Carinthian-Styrian Alps

Carinthian-Styrian Alps
The mountains Eisenhut and Wintertalernock in autumn
Highest point
PeakEisenhut
Elevation2,441 m (8,009 ft)
Coordinates46°57′12″N 13°55′34″E / 46.95333°N 13.92611°E / 46.95333; 13.92611
Naming
Native name
  • Steirisch-Kärntnerische Alpen,
  • Gurk-und Lavanttaler Alpen
 (German)
Geography
Carinthian-Styrian Alps (section nr.19) within Eastern Alps
CountryAustria
States of AustriaStyria, Carinthia, Salzburg
Parent rangeAlps
Borders onStyrian Prealps, Eastern Tauern Alps, Western Tauern Alps, Carnic and Gailtal Alps and Slovenian Prealps
Geology
OrogenyAlpine orogeny

The Carinthian-Styrian Alps (in German Steirisch-Kärntnerische Alpen or Gurk-und Lavanttaler Alpen) are a mountain range in the eastern part of the Alps. They are located in Austria.

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