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Lienzer DolomitenLienz Dolomites, East Tirol/Carinthia, north-western limestone mountains of Gailtal Alps, separated from them by deeply incised Gailberg Saddle; south of Lienz. Borders the Pustertal and Oberdrautal valleys in the north, the Tirolean Gail Valley and the Lesachtal valley in the south. Because of their massive rocky peaks of dolomite, locals call them the "fiends". Highest elevation: Große Sandspitze (alt. 2,770 m). Other peaks: Hochstadel (alt. 2,681 m) with 1,500 m high north wall, Große Keilspitze (alt. 2,739 m), Spitzkofel (alt. 2,717 m). Mountain refuges: Karlsbader Hütte (alt. 2,261 m) at Lake Laserzsee, Kerschbaumeralm-Schutzhaus (alt. 1,902 m).
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