Tauern Range

The Lower Tauern rise across the Alpine country of Salzburg and Styria. Their ranges include the Schladming Tauern, whose highest peak is the Hochgolling, and the Rottenmann and Wölz Tauern farther east. High ridges separate the valleys of the Enns and Mur, while smaller valleys lead into the mountains from either side. Near Schladming, deposits of silver, lead and copper supported a long tradition of mining in the surrounding heights.