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Lienz Dolomites

Coordinates: 46°45′25″N 12°45′00″E / 46.7570°N 12.75010°E / 46.7570; 12.75010
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Lienz Dolomites
A view of the Lienz Dolomites from the south
Highest point
PeakGroße Sandspitze
Elevation2,770 m (9,090 ft)
Coordinates46°45′25″N 12°45′00″E / 46.7570°N 12.75010°E / 46.7570; 12.75010
Geography
Lienz Dolomites is located in Alps
Lienz Dolomites
Lienz Dolomites
Location in the Alps
CountryAustria
Region(s)East Tyrol and Carinthia
Parent rangeGailtal 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, the Spitzkofel (2,717 m), the Hochstadel (2,681 m) and the Eggenkofel (2591 m).[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Lienz Dolomites - summitpost". summitpost.org. Retrieved 11 November 2019.