Kaunertal, Alpine valley in Tyrol, Austria
The Kaunertal valley extends 28 kilometers from Prutz at 884 meters elevation to the glacier, following the course of the Faggenbach river.
The Gepatsch Reservoir, constructed in 1961, contains 138 million cubic meters of water and connects to a 13-kilometer pipeline system for electricity generation.
The town of Kauns contains the Schranz Chapel, which houses the Kauner Kreuz, representing local religious traditions at 1050 meters elevation.
The Kaunertal Glacier Road winds through 29 hairpin turns, reaching an elevation of 2750 meters and providing access to winter sports facilities.
The valley maintains a population density of 3.1 people per square kilometer across 193 square kilometers, preserving its natural mountain character.
GPS coordinates: 47.03514,10.74661
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:23
Vernagtferner
19.5 km
Brandenburger Haus
21.4 km
Gepatschferner
22.5 km
Weißseespitze
21.2 km
Watzespitze
6.3 km
Gepatschhaus und Kapelle Maria Schnee mit angebautem Schlafhaus
14.9 km
K2
8.5 km
Hochvernagtspitze
17.5 km
Glockturm
17 km
Fluchtkogel
20 km
Rofelewand
5.5 km
Bliggspitze
13.4 km
Kesselwandferner
21.4 km
Wallfahrtskirche Kaltenbrunn
3.8 km
Schwabenkopf
4.8 km
Seekogel
8.5 km
Bergwerk Platzertal
11.2 km
Sexegertenspitze
17.2 km
Mittlere Guslarspitze
22.7 km
Vordere Ölgrubenspitze
14.2 km
Wurmtaler Kopf
11.4 km
Schweikert
2 km
Rostizkogel
8.3 km
Kaunerberger Hangkanal
3.5 km
Gsallkopf
4.5 km
Parstleswand
6.7 km
Eiskastenspitze
12.2 km
Madatschkopf
3.5 kmReviews
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