Steinernes Meer#

Steinernes Meer Mountains, mountain ridge forming the border between Salzburg and Bavaria (Germany), heavily karstic limestone plateau of the Salzburg Limestone Alps with steep slopes in the south and southeast; large dolines, karrenfelds and several caves; nature preserve. The plateau, which comprises 160 km2, is drained underground. The highest peaks are situated in the south of the Steinernes Meer Mountains: Selbhorn Mountain (alt. 2,642 m), Schoenfeldspitze Peak (alt. 2,653 m), Breithorn Mountain (alt. 2,504 m). To the north of the Steinernes Meer Mountains are the Hagengebirge Mountains; Lake Koenigssee (Bavaria) is located at the northern foot. Mountain refuges: Riemannhaus (alt. 2,177 m) and Ingolstaedter Haus (alt. 2,119 m).