Kemetgebirge

The Kemetgebirge is a small, karstified highland massif in the Dachstein range, east of the Hochfläche Auf dem Stein. It lies within the Dachstein massif and stretches towards the Ennstal in the south and the Salzatal in the east. The highest point is the Kammspitz at 2,139 metres, which drops sharply into the Salzatal. The massif is mostly forested, with pine and spruce dominating the landscape. The southern edge is the only part developed for tourism, with hiking trails leading to the Kammspitz and a scenic road reaching the Stoderzinken. Three managed mountain huts stand here: the Rosemi-Alm, Steinerhaus and Stoderhütte. A popular route runs west from the Stoderzinken, passing two alpine lakes before reaching the Guttenberghaus, part of the East-West Dachstein crossing. Further north, the Notgasse—a narrow, waterless gorge—cuts through the rock, known since the Stone Age and marked by ancient rock carvings. Visitors find dense forests, open highland meadows and rugged peaks. The Stoderzinken offers wide views over the Ennstal and Salzatal. The alpine huts serve food and rest, while the Notgasse reveals prehistoric carvings on its rock walls. The contrast between the steep southern slopes and the gentler northern highlands shapes the character of the region.