Großer Buchstein, Mountain summit in Nationalpark Gesäuse, Austria.
The Großer Buchstein reaches an elevation of 2,224 meters above sea level and features a prominence of 1,365 meters in the Ennstal Alps region.
The mountain has established itself as a significant climbing destination within the Northern Styrian Alps, ranking as number 8 among the 82 peaks in Nationalpark Gesäuse.
The Buchsteinhaus mountain hut, located 636 meters southwest of the summit, serves as a traditional meeting point for mountaineers exploring the Ennstal Alps.
Multiple routes lead to the summit, with the path from Gstatterboden to Buchsteinhaus covering 6.2 kilometers and requiring approximately two and a half hours of hiking.
The mountain holds the 63rd position in prominence among 60,693 peaks across the Alps and ranks second out of 545 peaks within the Ennstal Alps range.
GPS coordinates: 47.61036,14.59664
Latest update: March 18, 2025 05:03
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