Karwendel
Mountain range of the Northern Limestone Alps / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the Alpine mountain range. For the train, see Karwendel (train).
The Karwendel is the largest mountain range of the Northern Limestone Alps. It is located on the Austria–Germany border. The major part belongs to the Austrian federal state of Tyrol, while the adjacent area in the north is part of Bavaria, Germany. Four chains stretch from west to east; in addition, there are a number of fringe ranges and an extensive promontory (Vorkarwendel) in the north.
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Karwendel | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Birkkarspitze |
Elevation | 2,749 m (9,019 ft) |
Coordinates | 47°24′41″N 11°26′15″E |
Geography | |
Countries | Austria and Germany |
Range coordinates | 47°25′N 11°28′E |
Parent range | Northern Limestone Alps |
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