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The '''Niedere Tauern''' or '''Low Tauern''' ({{Lang-sl|Nizke Ture}}) are a [[mountain range]] of the [[Central Eastern Alps]], in the [[Austria]]n [[States of Austria|states]] of [[Salzburg (state)|Salzburg]] and [[Styria]]. They are also named '''Eastern Tauern Alps''' ({{Lang-de|Östliche Tauernalpen}}).<ref name=soiu>{{cite book
The '''Niedere Tauern''' or '''Low Tauern''' ({{Lang-sl|Nizke Ture}}) are a [[mountain range]] of the [[Central Eastern Alps]], in the [[Austria]]n [[States of Austria|states]] of [[Salzburg (state)|Salzburg]] and [[Styria]].

| last = Marazzi
For the [[etymology]] of the name, see [[Tauern]].
| first = Sergio
| authorlink =
| coauthors =
| title = Atlante Orografico delle Alpi. SOIUSA
| publisher = Priuli & Verlucca
| series =
| year = 2005
| language = Italian
| page =
| doi =
| isbn = 978-88-8068-273-8
}}</ref>


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
The range forms a part of the [[main chain of the Alps]]. The highest peak of the Niedere Tauern is Mt. [[Hochgolling]], part of the Schladminger Tauern at 2,863&nbsp;m (9,393&nbsp;ft).
The range forms a part of the [[main chain of the Alps]]. The highest peak of the Niedere Tauern is Mt. [[Hochgolling]], part of the Schladming Tauern at 2,863&nbsp;m (9,393&nbsp;ft).


Important [[mountain pass]] roads include [[Radstädter Tauern Pass]] {{convert|1738|m|ft|abbr=on}}), [[Sölk Pass]] ({{convert|1788|m|ft|abbr=on}}, and [[Triebener Tauern Pass]] ({{convert|1274|m|ft|abbr=on}}). The range is also crossed by the [[Tauern Autobahn]] (A10) through the [[Tauern Road Tunnel]].
Important [[mountain pass]] roads include [[Radstadt Tauern Pass]] {{convert|1738|m|ft|abbr=on}}), [[Sölk Pass]] ({{convert|1788|m|ft|abbr=on}}, and [[Triebener Tauern Pass]] ({{convert|1274|m|ft|abbr=on}}). The range is also crossed by the [[Tauern Autobahn]] (A10) through the [[Tauern Road Tunnel]].


=== Borders ===
=== Borders ===
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=== Alpine Club classification ===
=== Alpine Club classification ===
According to the [[Alpine Club classification of the Eastern Alps]], the Niedere Tauern may be divided into four subgroups (from west to east):
According to the [[Alpine Club classification of the Eastern Alps]], the Low Tauern may be divided into four subgroups (from west to east):
* [[Radstadt|Radstädter]] Tauern (45a)
* [[Radstadt Tauern]] (45a)
* [[Schladming]]er Tauern (45b)
* [[Schladming Tauern]] (45b)
* [[Rottenmann]]er and [[Oberwölz Stadt|Wölzer]] Tauern (45c)
* [[Rottenmann]] and [[Oberwölz Stadt|Wölz]] Tauern (45c)
* [[Seckau]]er Tauern (45d).
* [[Seckau]] Tauern (45d).


The four groups listed above (Radstädter Tauern, Schladminger Tauern, Rottenmanner and Wölzer Tauern and Seckauer Alpen) are considered Alpine subsections.
The four groups listed above (the Radstadt Tauern, Schladming Tauern, Rottenmann and Wölz Tauern and Seckau Alps) are considered Alpine subsections.


==Notable summits==
==Notable summits==
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|Roteck||2,742||Schladminger Tauern
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|Großer Knallstein||2,599||Schladminger Tauern
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|Rettlkirchspitze||2,475||Rottenmanner und Wölzer Tauern
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|Großer Bösenstein||2,125||Rottenmanner und Wölzer Tauern
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|Geierhaupt||2,417||Seckauer Alpen
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|Hochreichhart||2,416||Seckauer Alpen
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|Seckauer Zinken||2,389||Seckauer Alpen
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|Maierangerkogel||2,356||Seckauer Alpen
|Maierangerkogel||2,356||Seckau Alps
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| title = Radstädter Tauern: Radstädter Tauernpass, Tappenkarsee, Jägersee, Weißeck, Mosermandl, Gamsspitzl
| title = Radstadt Tauern: Radstadt Tauernpass, Tappenkarsee, Jägersee, Weißeck, Mosermandl, Gamsspitzl
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Niedere Tauern
Hochgolling (2,862 m)
Highest point
PeakHochgolling
Elevation2,863 m (9,393 ft)
Geography
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Country Austria
States Salzburg and  Styria
Parent rangeCentral Eastern Alps
Borders onWestern Tauern Alps, Northern Salzburg Alps, Salzkammergut and Upper Austria Alps, Northern Styrian Alps, Styrian Prealps and Carinthian-Styrian Alps
Geology
OrogenyAlpine orogeny

The Niedere Tauern or Low Tauern (Template:Lang-sl) are a mountain range of the Central Eastern Alps, in the Austrian states of Salzburg and Styria.

For the etymology of the name, see Tauern.

Geography

The range forms a part of the main chain of the Alps. The highest peak of the Niedere Tauern is Mt. Hochgolling, part of the Schladming Tauern at 2,863 m (9,393 ft).

Important mountain pass roads include Radstadt Tauern Pass 1,738 m (5,702 ft)), Sölk Pass (1,788 m (5,866 ft), and Triebener Tauern Pass (1,274 m (4,180 ft)). The range is also crossed by the Tauern Autobahn (A10) through the Tauern Road Tunnel.

Borders

In the west and south the Murtörl mountain pass and the Mur River separate them from the Hohe Tauern mountain range, while in the east and north the Enns River and the Schober Pass marks the border to the Northern Limestone Alps.

Alpine Club classification

According to the Alpine Club classification of the Eastern Alps, the Low Tauern may be divided into four subgroups (from west to east):

The four groups listed above (the Radstadt Tauern, Schladming Tauern, Rottenmann and Wölz Tauern and Seckau Alps) are considered Alpine subsections.

Notable summits

Weißeck (2,711 m) from Zederhaus

Some notable summits of the range are:

Name elevation (m) subsection
Hochgolling 2,862 Schladming Tauern
Weißeck 2,711 Radstadt Tauern
Mosermandl 2,680 Radstadt Tauern
Hochfeind 2,687 Radstadt Tauern
Großes Gurpitscheck 2,526 Schladming Tauern
Hundstein 2,614 Schladming Tauern
Hochwildstelle 2,747 Schladming Tauern
Roteck 2,742 Schladming Tauern
Großer Knallstein 2,599 Schladming Tauern
Rettlkirchspitze 2,475 Rottenmann and Wölz Tauern
Großer Bösenstein 2,125 Rottenmann and Wölz Tauern
Geierhaupt 2,417 Seckau Alps
Hochreichhart 2,416 Seckau Alps
Seckauer Zinken 2,389 Seckau Alps
Maierangerkogel 2,356 Seckau Alps

Geology and environment

The Niedere Tauern mark the approximate eastern limit of the continuous ice sheet in the Alps during the Würm glaciation. Eastern parts of the group were therefore unglaciated, and served as an important refugium for silicicolous plants.[1]

Winter sports

A number of skiing resorts are situated in the Niedere Tauern, including Obertauern and Schladming.

References

  1. ^ VV.AA. (2010). Radstadt Tauern: Radstadt Tauernpass, Tappenkarsee, Jägersee, Weißeck, Mosermandl, Gamsspitzl. General Books LLC. ISBN 9781159281243. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
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