"The Hohe Tauern is the largest national park in central Europe, covering an area of about 1,834 square kilometres. It is shared between three of Austria's regions Tyrol, Carinthia, and Salzburg. Located in the high Tauern mountain range, it includes Austria's two highest mountains, Grossglockner and Grossvenediger. The park is divided into a core zone with a prohibition of agricultural use and an outer zone used for alpine farming and forestry."
"Among silent, untouched valleys and large glaciers, the park is also home to a unique biodiversity with 15,000 animal and 3,500 plant species, representing more than one-third of all plant species documented in Austria. For mammals, reptiles, birds and amphibians, the figure is around 50%. Hohe Tauern is a popular destination for skiing, hiking, biking, climbing, or simply enjoying nature. Some of the most famous places to visit within the park include Krimmler waterfall, Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Hohe viewpoint, and Grossglockner."
Hohe Tauern National Park spans about 1,834 square kilometres across Tyrol, Carinthia, and Salzburg in the high Tauern range and contains Austria's highest peaks Grossglockner and Grossvenediger. A protected core zone prohibits agricultural use while an outer zone allows alpine farming and forestry. The landscape of valleys and glaciers supports around 15,000 animal and 3,500 plant species, over one-third of Austria's plants and about 50% of vertebrate species. Visitor centres offer guided tours; notable sites include Krimmler Waterfall, Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Hohe viewpoint, and Grossglockner. Gesause National Park in the Ennstal Alps covers 12,000 hectares with rugged limestone peaks, deep gorges, Hochtor (2,369 m), and species such as Eurasian lynx and golden eagle. Activities include hiking, skiing, biking, rafting, and climbing.
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