Central Eastern Alps
Alpine Club classification
Table:
AVE-
No.

Name

Map

Country

Highest mountain

Height (m)

Image

25

Rätikon

Switzerland
Austria
Liechtenstein

Schesaplana

2,964

26

Silvretta Alps

Switzerland
Austria

Piz Linard

3,411

27

Samnaun Alps

Austria
Switzerland

Muttler

3,294

28

Verwall Alps

Austria

Hoher Riffler

3,168

29

Sesvenna Alps

Switzerland
Italy
Austria

Piz Sesvenna

3,204

30

Ötztal Alps

Austria
Italy

Wildspitze

3,768

31

Stubai Alps

Austria
Italy

Zuckerhütl

3,507

32

Sarntal Alps

Italy

Hirzer

2,781

33

Tux Alps

Austria

Lizumer Reckner

2,884

34

Kitzbühel Alps[a]

Austria

Kreuzjoch

2,558

35

Zillertal Alps

Austria

Hochfeiler

3,510

36

Venediger Group

Austria

Großvenediger

3,666

37

Rieserferner Group

Italy
Austria

Hochgall

3,436

38

Villgraten Mountains

Austria
Italy

Weiße Spitze

2,962

39

Granatspitze Group

Austria

Großer Muntanitz

3,232

40

Glockner Group

Austria

Großglockner

3,798

41

Schober Group

Austria

Petzeck

3,283

42

Goldberg Group

Austria

Hocharn

3,254

43

Kreuzeck Group

Austria

Mölltaler Polinik

2,784

44

Ankogel Group

Austria

Hochalmspitze

3,360

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The Rätikon is a mountain range of the Central Eastern Alps , located at the border between Vorarlberg , Liechtenstein and Graubünden . It is the geological border between the Eastern and Western Alps and stretches from the Montafon as far as the Rhine . In the south , the Prättigau is its limit , and in the north , it is the Walgau . In the east , it borders the Silvretta groups . The Rätikon mountain range derives its name from Raetia , a province of the Roman Empire , named after the Rhaetian ( Raeti or Rhaeti ) people .
Switzerland , officially the Swiss Confederation , is a country situated in the confluence of western , central , and southern Europe . [ note 4 ] It is a federal republic composed of 26 cantons , with federal authorities seated in Bern . [ note 1 ] Switzerland is a landlocked country bordered by Italy to the south , France to the west , Germany to the north , and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east . It is geographically divided among the Swiss Plateau , the Alps , and the Jura , spanning a total area of 41,285 km2 ( 15,940 sq mi ) , and land area of 39,997 km2 ( 15,443 sq mi ) . While the Alps occupy the greater part of the territory , the Swiss population of approximately 8.5 million is concentrated mostly on the plateau , where the largest cities are located , among them the two global cities and economic centres of Zürich and Geneva . The establishment of the Old Swiss Confederacy dates to the late medieval period , resulting from a series of military successes against Austria and Burgundy . Swiss independence from the Holy Roman Empire was formally recognized in the Peace of Westphalia in 1648 . The Federal Charter of 1291 is considered the founding document of Switzerland which is celebrated on Swiss National Day . Since the Reformation of the 16th century , Switzerland has maintained a strong policy of armed neutrality ; it has not fought an international war since 1815 and did not join the United Nations until 2002 . Nevertheless , it pursues an active foreign policy and is frequently involved in peace-building processes around the world . Switzerland is the birthplace of the Red Cross , one of the world 's oldest and best known humanitarian organisations , and is home to numerous international organisations , including the second largest UN office . It is a founding member of the European Free Trade Association , but notably not part of the European Union , the European Economic Area or the Eurozone .
Austria ( /ˈɒstriə/ ( listen ) , /ˈɔːs-/ ; German : Österreich [ ˈøːstɐʁaɪ̯ç ] ( listen ) ) , officially the Republic of Austria ( German : Republik Österreich , listen ( help·info ) ) , is a landlocked East Alpine country in the southern part of Central Europe . It is composed of nine federated states ( Bundesländer ) , one of which is Vienna , Austria 's capital and its largest city . It is bordered by Germany to the northwest , Czech Republic to the north , Slovakia to the northeast , Hungary to the east , Slovenia and Italy to the south , and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west . Austria occupies an area of 83,879 km2 ( 32,386 sq mi ) and has a population of nearly 9 million people . While German is the country 's official language , many Austrians communicate informally in a variety of Bavarian dialects . Austria initially emerged as a margraviate around 976 and developed into a duchy and archduchy . In the 16th century , Austria started serving as the heart of the Habsburg Monarchy and the junior branch of the House of Habsburg - one of the most influential royal dynasties in history . As an archduchy , it was a major component and administrative centre of the Holy Roman Empire . Early in the 19th century , Austria established its own empire , which became a great power and the leading force of the German Confederation but pursued its own course independently of the other German states . Following the Austro-Prussian War and the compromise with Hungary , the Dual Monarchy was established . Austria was involved in World War I under Emperor Franz Joseph following the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand , the presumptive successor to the Austro-Hungarian throne . After the defeat and the dissolution of the Monarchy , the Republic of German-Austria was proclaimed with the intent of the union with Germany , which eventually failed because of the Allied Powers and the state remained unrecognized .
Liechtenstein ( /ˈlɪktənstaɪn/ ( listen ) LIK-tən-styne ; German : [ ˈlɪçtn̩ʃtaɪn ] ) , officially the Principality of Liechtenstein ( German : Fürstentum Liechtenstein ) , is a German-speaking microstate situated in the Alps and in the southwest of Central Europe . The principality is a semi-constitutional monarchy headed by the Prince of Liechtenstein ; the Prince 's extensive powers are equivalent to those of a President in a semi-presidential system . Liechtenstein is bordered by Switzerland to the west and south and Austria to the east and north . It is Europe 's fourth-smallest country , with an area of just over 160 square kilometres ( 62 square miles ) and a population of 38,557 . Divided into 11 municipalities , its capital is Vaduz , and its largest municipality is Schaan . It is also the smallest country to border two countries . Liechtenstein and Uzbekistan are the only two doubly landlocked countries in the world . Economically , Liechtenstein has one of the highest gross domestic products per person in the world when adjusted for purchasing power parity . It was once known as a billionaire tax haven , but is no longer on any blacklists of uncooperative tax haven countries . An Alpine country , Liechtenstein is mountainous , making it a winter sport destination . The country has a strong financial sector centered in Vaduz . Liechtenstein is a member of the United Nations , the European Free Trade Association , and the Council of Europe , and although not a member of the European Union , it participates in both the Schengen Area and the European Economic Area .
The Schesaplana is the highest mountain in the Rätikon mountain range at the border between Vorarlberg , Austria and Graubunden , Switzerland . It has an elevation of 2,964.3 m ( 9,725 ft ) . On the north side of the Schesaplana is a glacier called Brandner Gletscher . To the east is the Lünersee . It is possible to reach the summit on various routes during a hike , making it useful for a multiday trek between the mountain huts in the area . A more horizontal trek is following the whole of the Rätikon chain along its southern face , called Prättigauer Höhenweg .
The Silvretta Alps are a mountain range of the Central Eastern Alps shared by Tirol , Vorarlberg ( both in Austria ) and Graubünden ( Switzerland ) . The Austrian states of Tirol and Vorarlberg are connected by a pass road ( Silvretta Hochalpenstraße at 2032 m ) . The majority of the peaks are elevated above three thousand metres and are surrounded by glaciers . Thus , the area is also known as the Blue Silvretta .
Piz Linard is a pyramid-shaped mountain of the Swiss Alps . At 3,410 m it is the highest peak of the Silvretta mountain range . It was first climbed on August 1 , 1835 by the geologist and naturalist Oswald Heer led by Johann Madutz .
The Samnaun Alps are a mountain range of the Central Eastern Alps , named after the Swiss municipality of Samnaun . They are located at the border of the Austrian state of Tyrol and the Graubünden canton of Switzerland .
The Muttler ( 3,296 m ) is the highest mountain in the Samnaun Alps . It is located south of Samnaun in the Swiss canton of Graubünden . From 1972 - 2011 a transmitter was located west of the summit .
The Verwall Alps or Verwall Group are a mountain range of the Central Eastern Alps at the border of the Austrian states of Tyrol and Vorarlberg . It includes the following peaks ( sorted by height ) :
The Hoher Riffler is 3,168 m ( AA ) high and is the tallest mountain in the Verwall Alps , a mountain range in Central Eastern Alps . It is situated in the West of the Austrian state of Tyrol .
The Sesvenna Alps are a mountain range located in the Alps of eastern Switzerland , northern Italy and western Austria . They are considered to be part of the Central Eastern Alps . The Sesvenna Alps are separated from the Silvretta Alps in the north and the Albula Alps in the west by the Lower Engadin valley ; from the Livigno Alps in the south-west by the Ofen Pass and Val Müstair ; from the Ötztal Alps in the east by the upper Adige valley and the Reschen Pass . The Sesvenna Alps are drained by the rivers Inn and Adige .
Italy ( Italian : Italia [ iˈtaːlja ] ( listen ) ) , officially the Italian Republic ( Italian : Repubblica Italiana [ reˈpubblika itaˈljaːna ] ) , is a European country consisting of a peninsula delimited by the Alps and surrounded by several islands . Italy is located in south-central Europe , and it is also considered a part of Western Europe . The country covers a total area of 301,340 km2 ( 116,350 sq mi ) and shares land borders with France , Switzerland , Austria , Slovenia , and the enclaved microstates of Vatican City and San Marino . Italy has a territorial exclave in Switzerland ( Campione ) and a maritime exclave in the Tunisian Sea ( Lampedusa ) . With around 60 million inhabitants , Italy is the third-most populous member state of the European Union . The capital and largest city is Rome ; other major cities are Milan , Naples , Turin , Palermo , Genoa , Bologna , Florence and Venice . Due to its central geographic location in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean , Italy has historically been home to myriad peoples and cultures . In addition to the various ancient peoples dispersed throughout what is now modern-day Italy , the most predominant being the Indo-European Italic peoples who gave the peninsula its name , beginning from the classical era , Phoenicians and Carthaginians founded colonies mostly in insular Italy , Greeks established settlements in the so-called Magna Graecia of Southern Italy , while Etruscans and Celts inhabited central and northern Italy respectively . An Italic tribe known as the Latins formed the Roman Kingdom in the 8th century BC , which eventually became a republic with a government of the Senate and the People . The Roman Republic initially conquered and assimilated its neighbours on the Italian peninsula , eventually expanding and conquering parts of Europe , North Africa and Asia . By the first century BC , the Roman Empire emerged as the dominant power in the Mediterranean Basin and became a leading cultural , political and religious centre , inaugurating the Pax Romana , a period of more than 200 years during which Italy 's law , technology , economy , art , and literature developed . Italy remained the homeland of the Romans and the metropole of the empire , whose legacy can also be observed in the global distribution of culture , governments , Christianity and the Latin script .
Piz Sesvenna is the highest mountain in the Sesvenna Range of the Alps . It lies between the Swiss canton of Graubünden and the Italian region of South Tyrol . The summit is located within Switzerland , very close to the Italian border and main watershed . On the north side of Piz Sesvenna lies a glacier named Vadret da Sesvenna . The closest locality is S-charl , south of Scuol in the Engadin valley .
The Ötztal Alps ( Italian : Alpi Venoste , German : Ötztaler Alpen ) are a mountain range in the Central Eastern Alps , in the State of Tyrol in southern Austria and the Province of South Tyrol in northern Italy .
Wildspitze ( German pronunciation : [ ˈvɪltˌʃpɪʦə ] ( listen ) ) is the highest mountain in the Ötztal Alps and in North Tyrol , as well as the second highest mountain in Austria after the Großglockner and in terms of prominence ( 2261 m ) is the fourth summit of the Alps and the fifteenth of Europe .
The Stubai Alps ( in German Stubaier Alpen ) is a mountain range in the Central Eastern Alps of Europe . It derives its name from the Stubaital valley to its east and is located southwest of Innsbruck , Austria . Several peaks form the border between Austria and Italy . The range is bounded by the Inn River valley to the north ; the Sill River valley ( Wipptal ) and the Brenner Pass to the east ( separating it from the Zillertal Alps ) ; the Ötztal and Timmelsjoch to the west ( separating it from the Ötztal Alps ) , and to the south by tributaries of the Passer River and Eisack .
The Zuckerhütl is a mountain in Tyrol , Austria . At 3,505 metres ( 11,499 feet ) , it is the highest peak of the Stubai Alps and lies at the southern end of the Stubaital Valley . It derives its name , the German for sugarloaf , from its conical shape . In nearby Italy it is known as Pan di Zùcchero , the Italian term for sugarloaf . On the mountain 's north face the huge Sulzenauferner glacier falls 1,000m from its summit , resembling an icefall which looks unclimbable without ladders . It is the views of this great glacier which give Zuckerhütl its name . On its south face a 500m high cliff drops down from the summit .
The Sarntal Alps ( German : Sarntaler Alpen , Italian : Alpi Sarentine ) are a mountain range of the Eastern Rhaetian Alps , in South Tyrol ( Italy ) , which surrounds the Sarntal ( valley ) . It is limited by the Etschtal , Eisacktal , Passeiertal and the Jaufen Pass .
The Hirzer is a mountain in the Sarntal Alps in South Tyrol , Italy .
The Tux Alps ( German : Tuxer Alpen ) or Tux Prealps ( Tuxer Voralpen ) are a sub-group of the Austrian Central Alps , which in turn form part of the Eastern Alps within Central Europe . They are located entirely within the Austrian federal state of Tyrol . The Tux Alps are one of three mountain ranges that form an Alpine backdrop to the city of Innsbruck . Their highest peak is the Lizumer Reckner , 2,886 m ( AA ) , which rises between the glen of Wattentaler Lizum and the valley of the Navisbach . Their name is derived from the village of Tux which is tucked away in a side valley of the Zillertal . The Alpine Club classification of the Eastern Alps ( AVE ) calls this range the Tux Alps . The name Tux Prealps was declared in the 1984 edition of the AVE as outdated and not longer applicable . The reality is that the mountain range can hardly be described as prealps in view of their sheer extent and height . The description only makes any sense when the range is seen in the context of the Zillertal Alps to the south , which are considerably higher than the Tux Alps and permanently covered in glaciers .
The Lizumer Reckner is , at 2,886 m above sea level ( AA ) , the highest mountain in the Tux Alps in the Austrian state of Tyrol .
The Kitzbühel Alps ( German : Kitzbüheler Alpen or Kitzbühler Alpen ) are a mountain range of the Central Eastern Alps surrounding the town of Kitzbühel in Tyrol , Austria . Geologically they are part of the western slate zone ( greywacke zone ) .
At 2,558 m above sea level ( AA ) the Kreuzjoch is the highest peak in the Kitzbühel Alps in the Austrian state of Tyrol . The Kreuzjoch also forms the southwestern end of the Kitzbühel Alps . To the west it is bounded by the Ziller valley , to the southeast by the Gerlos valley . The Kreuzjoch 's neighbouring peak is the Torhelm ( 2,494 m ) .
The Zillertal Alps ( Italian : Alpi Aurine ; German : Zillertaler Alpen ) are a mountain range of the Central Eastern Alps on the border of Austria and Italy .
The Hochfeiler ( Italian : Gran Pilastro ; German : Hochfeiler ) is a mountain , 3,510 metres high , and the highest peak in the Zillertal Alps on the border between Tyrol , Austria , and South Tyrol , Italy .
The Venediger Group ( German : Venedigergruppe ) is a mountain range of the Central Eastern Alps . Together with the Granatspitze Group , the Glockner Group , the Goldberg Group , and the Ankogel Group , it forms the main ridge of the High Tauern . The highest peak is the Großvenediger at 3,657 m ( AA ) , which gives its name to the group . Considerable parts of the Venediger Group belong to the core zone of the High Tauern National Park .
Großvenediger ( German pronunciation : [ ˈɡʀoːsveˌneːdɪɡɐ ] ( listen ) ) is the main peak of the Venediger Group within the Hohe Tauern mountain range , on the border of the Austrian state of Tyrol ( East Tyrol ) with Salzburg . It is generally considered to be Austria 's fourth highest mountain ( although it can be up to sixteenth if every subsidiary summit is counted ) . The summit , covered by glaciers , is part of the Hohe Tauern National Park .
The Rieserferner Group ( Italian : Gruppo delle Vedrette di Ries , German : Rieserfernergruppe ) is a mountain range in the Austrian Central Alps . Together with the Ankogel Group , Goldberg Group , Glockner Group , Schober Group , Kreuzeck Group , Granatspitze Group , Venediger Group and the Villgraten Mountains the group is part of the High Tauern . The Rieserferner mountains extend across the Austrian state of Tyrol and the Italian province of South Tyrol ( Trentino-South Tyrol region ) . The mountains mainly lie in South Tyrol , where the greater part is protected within the Rieserferner-Ahrn Nature Park . The Rieserferner Group forms the southwesternmost part of the High Tauern , its foothills running towards the southwest as far as Bruneck in the Puster Valley . Its name is derived from the Rieserferner , a glacier on the northern flank between the Hochgall ( highest summit in the range at 3,436 m s.l.m . ) and the Schneebiger Nock ( 3,358 m s.l.m. ) . The Rieserferner Group is rather small in comparison with other Alpine ranges . It is , however , popular with climbers and hikers due to its prominent and steep , partly glaciated summits .
The Hochgall is a mountain of the Rieserferner group in the High Tauern . the summit is in South Tyrol , Italy , just 500 m from the Austrian border .
The Villgraten Mountains ( German : Villgratner Berge ) or Deferegg Alps ( Deferegger Alpen ) , also called the Defreggen Mountains ( Defreggengebirge , archaically also with ff ) are a subgroup of the Austrian Central Alps within the Eastern Alps of Europe . Together with the Ankogel Group , the Goldberg Group , the Glockner Group , the Schober Group , the Kreuzeck Group , the Granatspitze Group , the Venediger Group and the Rieserferner Group , the Villgraten Mountains are part of the major mountain range , the High Tauern . Their highest summit is the Weiße Spitze with a height of 2,962 m above sea level ( AA ) .
The Weiße Spitze , at a height of 2,962 m ( AA ) , is the highest peak in the Villgraten Mountains . It lies south of St. Jakob in Defereggen and east of the Austro-Italian border . The close western neighbour of the Weiße Spitze is the somewhat lower Rote Spitze ( 2,956 m ) . The names of the two summits are , however , not absolutely clear . This article adopts the names used by the Federal Office of Metrology and Survey . According to the inhabitants of the Defereggen valley , however , their names are reversed : they view the Rote Spitze as the higher , eastern summit . ( For further details of the naming issue surrounding the Weiße Spitze and Rote Spitze see the Highest summit section of the article on the Villgraten Mountains . ) The Weiße Spitze ( 2,962 m , the easternmost of the two aforementioned peaks ) may be climbed on a signed route only from the upper Villgratental valley ( climbing grade II- ) , a totally separate route from that to the summit of the Rote Spitze .
The Granatspitze Group ( German : Granatspitzgruppe ) , sometimes also the Granatspitz Group , is a sub-group of the Central Alps within the Eastern Alps . Together with the Ankogel Group , the Goldberg Group , the Glockner Group , the Schober Group , the Kreuzeck Group , the Venediger Group , the Villgraten Mountains and the Rieserferner Group , the Granatspitze Group forms the main range known as the High Tauern . The Granatspitze Group is located in Austria in the federal states of Salzburg and Tyrol . Its highest summit is the Großer Muntanitz , 3,232 m ( AA ) The Granatspitze Group is located in the central part of the High Tauern . The Felbertauernstraße road is the boundary of the group in the west . The group is rather overshadowed by its more famous neighbours which include the Großglockner and the Großvenediger . The range takes its name from the Granatspitze , 3,086 m above sea level ( AA )
The Großer Muntanitz ( 3,232m ) is the highest mountain in the Granatspitze Group , located between the Venediger Group and the Glockner Group in the High Tauern , Austria . The mountain is close to Matrei in Osttirol and Kals am Großglockner in Tyrol , and climbs usually start from either village . The summit offers fine views of both Großglockner and Großvenediger .
The Glockner Group ( German : Glocknergruppe ) is a sub-group of the Austrian Central Alps in the Eastern Alps , and is located in the centre section of the High Tauern on the main chain of the Alps . The Glockner Group lies in Austria in the federal states of Salzburg , Tyrol and Carinthia . The three states meet at a tripoint on the summit of the Eiskögele ( 3,436 m ( AA ) ) . The highest summit of the Glockner Group and also the highest peak in Austria is the Großglockner ( 3,798 m above sea level ( AA ) ) , which gives the mountain group its name . Considerable portions of the Glockner Group belong to the core zone of the High Tauern National Park . Also found in the Glockner Group is the Pasterze , the largest glacier in Austria .
The Grossglockner ( German pronunciation : [ ˈɡʀoːsˌɡlɔknɐ ] ( listen ) ; German : Großglockner or just Glockner ) is , at 3,798 metres above the Adriatic ( 12,461 ft ) , the highest mountain in Austria and the highest mountain in the Alps east of the Brenner Pass . It is part of the larger Glockner Group of the Hohe Tauern range , situated along the main ridge of the Central Eastern Alps and the Alpine divide . The Pasterze , Austria 's most extended glacier , lies on the Grossglockner 's eastern slope . The characteristic pyramid-shaped peak actually consists of two pinnacles , the Grossglockner and the Kleinglockner ( 3,770 m ( 12,370 ft ) , from German : groß , big , klein , small ) , separated by the Glocknerscharte col .
The Schober Group ( German : Schobergruppe ) is a sub-range of the Hohe Tauern mountains in the Central Eastern Alps , on the border between the Austrian states of Tyrol ( East Tyrol ) and Carinthia . Most of the range is located inside Hohe Tauern national park . It is named after Mt . Hochschober , 3,242 metres ( 10,636 ft ) , though its highest peak is Mt . Petzeck at 3,283 metres ( 10,771 ft ) .
Petzeck ( 3,283m ) is the highest mountain of the Schober Group in the High Tauern range , Austria . The mountain has a 1,000m high north face but its southern slope is more gentle , with lakes such as Kreuzsee and Wangenitzsee on its slopes . Its south western slope is glaciated . The mountain is quieter than its near neighbours such as Grossglockner or Hoher Sonnblick .
The Goldberg Group is a sub-group of the Hohe Tauern mountain range within the Central Eastern Alps . It is located in Austria , in the states of Salzburg and Carinthia . Its highest peak is the Hocharn , 3,254 m ( AA ) . Other well known summits are the Hoher Sonnblick , with its observatory at 3,106 m above sea level ( AA ) , and the Schareck at 3,123 m above sea level ( AA )
Hocharn ( 3,254m ) is the highest mountain of the Goldberg Group in the High Tauern range of the eastern Alps . It is located near the town of Bad Hofgastein and is situated in the Austrian state of Salzburg . The mountain has glaciers on its east , west and north sides . Climbs usually start from the Rauris valley . Although a demanding climb with about 1,700m of ascent , the climb is not technical . Another route starts at Heiligenblut .
The Kreuzeck Group is a mountain range of the Central Eastern Alps . It may be considered either a separate range or part of the larger High Tauern chain . Administratively , the range belongs to the Austrian states of Carinthia and , in the westernmost part , Tyrol ( i.e . East Tyrol ) .
The Mölltaler Polinik , at 2,784 m ( 9,134 ft ) , is the highest mountain of the Kreuzeck group , a southern part of the High Tauern range in the Austrian state of Carinthia .
The Ankogel Group ( German : Ankogelgruppe ) is a sub-group of the Central Eastern Alps . Together with the Goldberg Group , the Glockner Group , the Schober Group , the Kreuzeck Group , the Granatspitze Group , the Venediger Group , the Villgraten Mountains and the Rieserferner Group it forms the mountain range of the Hohe Tauern ( High Tauern ) . The Ankogel Group is located in the Austrian federal states of Salzburg and Carinthia . Its highest peak is the Hochalmspitze , 3,360 m ( AA ) ( 11,020 ft ) .
The Hochalmspitze is , at 3,360 metres above the Adriatic ( 11,020 ft ) , the highest mountain of the Ankogel Group in the High Tauern range , located east of Mallnitz in the Austrian state of Carinthia . It is sometimes called Tauern Queen ( German : Tauernkönigin ) as a counterpart to the Tauern King , the Grossglockner .