The Kasereck,[1] at 2,740 m above sea level (AA), is one of the highest peaks of the Schladming Tauern and thus also the Lower Tauern. It is the most prominent summit on the crest that runs from the Hochgolling southwards and separates the valleys of Göriachtal in the west and Lessachtal in the east. Geographically this mountain lies in Salzburg state and is most easily climbed from Göriach in the Lungau.

Kasereck
The Kasereck in July 2007 with surrounding peaks (Gumma, Kreuzhöhe)
The Kasereck
Highest point
Elevation2,740 m (AA) (8,990 ft)
Prominence425 m ↓ Kaserscharte
Isolation3.0 km → Hochgolling
Coordinates47°13′59″N 13°46′00″E / 47.23306°N 13.76667°E / 47.23306; 13.76667
Geography
Parent rangeSchladminger Tauern, Niedere Tauern
Climbing
First ascentHans Wödl
Normal routeVia the Furtriegel along the summit arête (west flank, UIAA I)

Below the mountain nestles the lake of Piendlsee (2,033 m above sea level (AA)). The easiest ascent runs from the Göriacher Winkel from the Piendlalm via the Piendlsee and the southwest arête and west flank to the top.

Neighbouring summits

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  • Kreuzhöhe (2,566 m)
  • Kampelfenster (2,557 m)
  • Wirriegelhöhe (2,600 m)
  • Weißhöhe (2,646 m)
  • Hochgolling (2,862 m)
  • Hocheck (2,638 m)
  • Lesshöhe (2,490 m)
  • Gensgitsch (2,279 m)
  • Gummaberg (2,315 m)

References

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  1. ^ Brandl, Sepp (2010). Nationalpark Hohe Tauern Nord. Bergverlag Rother. p. 156. ISBN 9783763341269. Retrieved 20 February 2016.