Sonnjoch

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Sonnjoch
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Sonnjoch
Highest point
Elevation 2,457 m (8,061 ft)
Prominence 625 m (2,051 ft) [1]
Coordinates 47°25′N11°36′E / 47.417°N 11.600°E / 47.417; 11.600 [1]
Geography
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Sonnjoch
Location in the Alps
Location Tyrol, Austria
Parent range Karwendel

Sonnjoch (2,457 m) is a mountain of the Karwendel range in the Northern Limestone Alps in Tyrol, Austria. It lies between the Falzthurntal valley, near the village of Pertisau, in the east and the Eng Valley to the west. It is a prominent mountain, which dominates the valleys below it, and appears to rise vertically above Falzthurntal. Another spectacular viewpoint is from Achen Lake. It is a popular hiking peak, with a relatively easy route, so it can get busy in summer. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Sonnjoch, Austria". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
  2. "Sonnjoch - summitpost". summitpost.org. Retrieved 14 March 2015.