Gesäuse National Park

Steep mountain walls and the Enns river gorge in Upper Styria

The Enns river cuts a steep water gap between Admont and Hieflau, with the peaks of the Gesäuse range in the Ennstal Alps rising on either side. The park lies in the mountainous Upper Styrian region of Austria.

1HochtorThe highest mountain in the park, at 2,369 metres.
2Enns water gapSteep river passage between Admont and Hieflau.
3Gesäuse rangeMountain group within the Ennstal Alps that gives the park its name.

Things to do

  • Try thisFollow the Enns through the water gap between Admont and Hieflau
  • Try thisHead for the Gesäuse range in the Ennstal Alps
  • On footWalk in the villages of Johnsbach and Weng at the park's edge
  • On footClimb towards Hochtor, the highest mountain at 2,369 metres
Hochtor
Hochtor
Enns water gap
Enns water gap
Gesäuse range
Gesäuse range

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Austria · Styria Est. 2002 Size 110 km² Highest 2,369 m Protected area category: IUCN II

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