Gamswies

Gamswies is a cirque in , and has an elevation of 1,888 metres. Gamswies is situated near the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights: Alblegg and Flosskogel.

Peak
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is a peak.

Peak
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is a peak.

Peak
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The are several ridge-shaped peaks, arranged along the eastern edge of the plateau in the , and which lie in a semi-circular arc that opens towards the east facing the valley: The relatively steep, 200-300-metre-high south faces drop into the scree-covered Eiskar and climb up again opposite into the striking, isolated pillar of the 2,588 m.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tenneck and Pfarrwerfen.

Village
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is a village, which is situated 7 km northeast of Gamswies.

Village
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is a municipality in the in the state of . is situated 8 km east of Gamswies.

Village
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is a municipality in district, , . is situated 8 km south of Gamswies.

Gamswies

Latitude
47.45° or 47° 27′ north
Longitude
13.1° or 13° 6′ east
Elevation
1,888 metres (6,194 feet)
Open location code
8FVMC3XX+XX
Geo­Names ID
2605580
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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Melkerboden and Mitterberg.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Rote Wand and Gamskarkogel.

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