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Ochsenkar

Ochsenkar is a cirque in , and has an elevation of 2,024 metres. Ochsenkar is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Torsäule and Teufelskirchl.

Peak
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The is a very steep, about 500-metre-high limestone formation on the eastern flank of the Hochkönig massif in the . The imposing column, which bears a summit cross, lies immediately north of the ascent route to the Hochkönig from the Arthurhaus, a thousand metres below, and measures about 500 × 200 metres at its base.

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 Mühlbach am Hochkönig and Pfarrwerfen.

Village
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is a municipality in St. Johann im Pongau district, , . is situated 6 km south of Ochsenkar.

Village
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is a municipality in the in the state of . is situated 7 km east of Ochsenkar.

Village
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is a village, which is situated 8 km northeast of Ochsenkar.

Ochsenkar

Latitude
47.43333° or 47° 26′ north
Longitude
13.11667° or 13° 7′ east
Elevation
2,024 metres (6,640 feet)
Open location code
8FVMC4M8+8M
Geo­Names ID
2605620
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