Torscharte

Torscharte is a pass in Werfen, St. Johann im Pongau District, Salzburg and has an elevation of 1,854 metres. Torscharte is situated near the area In der Röth, as well as near the locality Berg Dienten.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Reißhorn and Hochkönig.

Reißhorn

Peak

Photo: Dottwatson, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reißhorn is a peak.

Hochkönig

Peak

Photo: StVeit Maps, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Hochkönig is a mountain group containing the highest mountain in the Berchtesgaden Alps, Salzburgerland, Austria. The Berchtesgaden Alps form part of the Northern Limestone Alps. Hochkönig is situated 4 km southeast of Torscharte.

Hochseiler

Peak

Photo: WA-Wien, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Hochseiler is a mountain, 2,793 m , in the Hochkönig massif within the Berchtesgaden Alps. It lies on the boundary between the districts of Zell am See and St.

Torscharte

Type: Pass with an elevation of 1,854 metres
Also known as: “Thor Scharte”
Category: landform
Location: Werfen, St. Johann im Pongau District, Salzburg, Austria, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude

47.45° or 47° 27′ north

Longitude

13.03333° or 13° 2′ east

Elevation

1,854 metres (6,083 feet)

Open location code

8FVMC2XM+X8

GeoNames ID

2763513

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: In der Röth and Berg Dienten.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Marterlkopf and Brandhorn.

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