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Edelweissspitze VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Edelweissspitze, 2,572 m/
8,438 ft high, is the Practical Information
central peak of the Road map D4.
Fusch-Rauriser range. n Nationalpark Hohe Tauern,
There are amazing Kirchplatz 2, Matrei in Osttirol,
views from the viewing (04875) 5112-0.
tower at the summit.
∑ hohetauern.com

Zell am see

Ferleiten
Alpine Flora
An impressive range of Alpine
plantlife, such as this aromatic Alpine
tansy (Tanacetum) can be seen in the
park at different altitudes.
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2924
Edelweissspitze
Trauneralm 2577
J

2588
3006
2663

3103
Schareck
2604

Gondola to Schareck
Schareck peak (2,606 m/8,550 ft)
J
in the Goldberggruppe (Gold
J
Mountains) can be reached by
gondola, with one change en
Heiligenblut route. Schareck is an excellent
starting point for excursions
into the upper mountains.
Lienz
Alpine Ibex
This protected species inhabits
the upper regions of the Alps.
0 kilometres 2
It is easiest to see them in the
0 miles 2 Ferleiten Reserve (see p284).

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