Lienz Dolomites Explained

Lienz Dolomites
Country:Austria
Region:East Tyrol and Carinthia
Highest:Große Sandspitze
Elevation M:2,770
Coordinates:46.757°N 12.7501°W
Map:Alps
Parent:Gailtal Alps

The Lienz Dolomites are an alpine mountain range located in the Austrian states of East Tyrol and Carinthia. It lies at the western side of the wider Gailtal Alps and contains its highest peaks. The range lies between the Drau Valley in the north and the Gail Valley to the south.

Its most notable summits include the Große Sandspitze at 2,770 m, theSpitzkofel (2,717 m), the Hochstadel (2,681 m) and the Eggenkofel (2591 m).[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lienz Dolomites - summitpost. summitpost.org. 11 November 2019.