Großer Hochkasten

Großer Hochkasten reaches an elevation of 2,389 meters and stands as the highest mountain in the Grundlsee municipality of the Totes Gebirge range.

The mountain has marked the natural border between Styria and Upper Austria, serving as a geographical reference point for local communities through generations.

Local inhabitants maintain mountain hiking traditions through organized gatherings and seasonal events that celebrate the Alpine environment of Großer Hochkasten.

Multiple hiking routes lead to the summit, with the Nanigrubn loop from Kendl spanning 7.83 kilometers and requiring strong physical condition and alpine experience.

The mountain forms part of the protected Naturschutzgebiet Westteil Des Toten Gebirges, containing distinctive geological formations and diverse mountain flora.

Location: Grundlsee

Elevation above the sea: 2,389 m

GPS coordinates: 47.67338,14.04715

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:00