Record SL-478375 · Wikidata Q307436
Ötscher
Vaterberg
No list classifications
Elevation
1,893
m
6,211 ft
Prominence
821 m
Isolation
21.8 km
Coordinates
47.8619° N,
15.2025° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaThe Ötscher, at 1,893 metres (6,211 ft), is a prominent peak in south-western Lower Austria. Its name has Slavic roots and translates approximately as a diminutive of "father". The Ötscher area belongs to the Ybbstal Alps, which are part of the Northern Limestone Alps. The boundary between the districts of Lilienfeld and Scheibbs lies directly on its peak.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taubenstein | 1,851 m | NE 40° | 0.3 km |
| Herrenstand | 1,890 m | E 92° | 0.3 km |
| Hüttenkogel | 1,527 m | SW 243° | 1.8 km |
| Ochsenkopf | 1,245 m | E 82° | 1.8 km |
| Edelbachkogel | 1,041 m | N 359° | 1.9 km |
| Bergl | 1,098 m | W 285° | 2.0 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldmarkweg | rwn | 585.2 km | — |
| Ötscherschutzhaus - Ötscher | lwn | 2.7 km | — |
| Trübenbach - Ötscher (Gipfel) | lwn | 7.3 km | — |