Steirische Kalkspitze

Steirische Kalkspitze is a mountain summit that reaches 2459 meters and features limestone rock formations along the border between Styria and Salzburg provinces. Three mountain lakes encircle the peak, creating a natural water system that shapes the landscape of this high Alpine zone.

The mountain was shaped by ancient tectonic movements and long-term erosion that formed the Schladming Tauern range. This geological process created the limestone structures visible in the landscape today.

Mountain huts in the area serve regional food prepared with local ingredients, keeping alive Alpine traditions that have existed for generations. Visitors encounter a living connection between climbers and mountain communities that have used these routes for centuries.

The main hiking route departs from Ursprungalm and takes about six hours including stops, passing through the Giglachsee area on the way. Proper mountain gear and sure-footedness are needed as the higher sections become steep and exposed.

The area supports specialized Alpine plant species that have adapted to the harsh conditions of the limestone environment at this elevation. This flora thrives only in this specific setting and does not appear elsewhere in the Alps.