# Raucheck

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{{short description|Austrian mountain}}
{{Infobox mountain
| name              = Raucheck
| image             = Tennengebirge_SW.jpg
| image_size        = 282px
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| image_caption     = Southwest side of the Tennen range. The Raucheck (2,430 m) is in the centre.
| elevation         = {{Höhe|2430|AT|link=true }} ({{convert|2430|m|ft|disp=output only|abbr=on}})
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| isolation         = 11.3&nbsp;km<span title="to"> →&nbsp;</span>[Schoberköpfe](/source/Schoberk%C3%B6pfe)
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| prominence        = 1,463&nbsp;m<span title="above the wind-gap"> ↓&nbsp;</span>[St. Martin](/source/St._Martin_am_Tennengebirge)
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| listing           = Highest mountain in the Tennengebirge
| range             = [Tennen Mountains](/source/Tennen_Mountains)
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| location          = [Salzburg](/source/Salzburg_(state)), [Austria](/source/Austria)
| map               = Austria
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| coordinates       = {{coord|47.49917|N|13.22639|E|type:mountain_region:AT-5_scale:100000|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
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| type              = 
| geology           = [Dachstein limestone](/source/Dachstein_Formation), [Ramsau Dolomite](/source/Ramsau_Dolomite)
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| age               = [Norian](/source/Norian) - [Rhaetian](/source/Rhaetian)
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| normal_route      = [Mahdegg-Alm](/source/Mahdegg-Alm) - Eiskeller - Griesscharte - Hiefler - Raucheck
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At {{Höhe|2430|AT|link=true}},<ref name="amap">[Bundesamt für Eich- und Vermessungswesen](/source/Bundesamt_f%C3%BCr_Eich-_und_Vermessungswesen) Österreich: ''[http://www.amap.at Austrian Map online (Austrian 1:50,000 map series)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927133623/http://www.amap.at/ |date=2013-09-27 }}''.</ref> the '''Raucheck''' is the highest peak in the [Tennen Mountains](/source/Tennen_Mountains) in the [Northern Limestone Alps](/source/Northern_Limestone_Alps). To the south rock faces up to 1,000 metres drop into the valley of the  [Salzach](/source/Salzach), whilst its northern side descends relatively gently over a broad plateau into the barren Pitschenberg valley where the [Leopold Happisch Haus](/source/Leopold_Happisch_Haus) is located.

== Location ==
The Raucheck rises in the southwest of the Tennen range east of the ''Lehnender Stein'' and west of the [Werfener Hochthron](/source/Werfener_Hochthron) on the edge of the extensive karst plateau. From its highest point with its [summit cross](/source/summit_cross) there is an outstanding panorama, with particularly good views of the [Hochkönig](/source/Hochk%C3%B6nig_(mountain)) opposite, the rest of the  [Berchtesgaden Alps](/source/Berchtesgaden_Alps) and the [High Tauern](/source/High_Tauern) mountains to the south (for example the [Ankogel](/source/Ankogel)). Of note is that the height difference in crossing from the Raucheck to the [Werfen](/source/Werfen) on the opposite side of the Salzach valley is 1,900 metres. Due to its location and the gently sloping plateau the summit is popular with [paraglider](/source/paraglider)s for intermediate landings and take-offs.

== Routes ==
Like most of the other mountains in the Tennen, the Raucheck is easy to ascend and does not demand any climbing. An ascent does require [sure-footedness](/source/sure-footedness) and a [head for heights](/source/head_for_heights), however, as well as good fitness and Alpine experience. Unexpected dangers, such as becoming disoriented in fog or sudden storms, make the Tennen Mountains an area respected by mountaineers. Even on a clear summer's day, the Raucheck is not usually busy, although there are several huts in the vicinity. The most important routes are:
* From the ''Wengerau'', time: five hours, height difference: 1,500 metres
A rural and highly recommended route that begins in the ''Wengerau'' near [Werfenweng](/source/Werfenweng). The ascent runs through the [Elmaualm](/source/Elmaualm) initially to the [Werfener Hut](/source/Werfener_Hut). It makes sense to overnight here and attempt the hard climb the next day up the Thronleiter and the Throntal valley to the plateau. A short detour to the [Edelweißer Hut](/source/Edelwei%C3%9Fer_Hut) is possible. Heading past the Hiefler the route finally approaches the summit of the Raucheck from the north. It is [waymarked](/source/waymarked) throughout and protected in the Throntal ([UIAA grade](/source/UIAA_grade) I) with iron ladders and wire ropes.
* From ''Mahdegg'', time: four hours, height difference: 1,300 metres
The shortest and classic route, which is frequently steep and demanding, begins at the Unterholzbauern just below the  [Mahdegg-Alm](/source/Mahdegg-Alm). It runs via the Eiskeller and Fieberhornkar [cirque](/source/cirque) to the Griesscharte saddle and continues up to the plateau. It then joins the route described above.
* From the ''Eisriesenwelt'', time: four hours, height difference: 900 metres
The easiest route in terms of height difference, but the most challenging in terms of difficulty. From [Dr. Friedrich Oedl Haus](/source/Dr._Friedrich_Oedl_Haus) near the [Eisriesenwelt](/source/Eisriesenwelt) it runs up the Hochkogelsteig ([UIAA grade](/source/UIAA_grade) II, but protected) to a hunting hut on the plateau. Then continues right (not down to the [Leopold Happisch Haus](/source/Leopold_Happisch_Haus)) and along a long ridge past the Lehnender Stein and finally climbing to the top of the Raucheck from the north. Waymarked throughout and protected at difficult sections.

== References ==
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== Literature==
* Albert Precht ''Tennengebirge'', [Alpine Club Guide](/source/Alpine_Club_Guide), [Bergverlag Rudolf Rother](/source/Bergverlag_Rudolf_Rother), Munich, 1986. {{ISBN|3-7633-1246-3}}

== External links ==
* [http://www.alpintouren.at/AT2006/index.asp?LID=1&CT=DETAIL&TourID=18921&TourTypID=1&DetailTypID=1 Tour description]
* [http://www.alpintouren.at/AT2006/index.asp?LID=1&CT=DETAIL&TourID=21797&TourTypID=1&DetailTypID=1 Tour description with photographs]
* [http://members.a1.net/bergwelt/touren/tour106.htm Tour description with photographs] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120829110652/http://members.a1.net/bergwelt/touren/tour106.htm |date=2012-08-29 }}

Category:Two-thousanders of Austria
Category:Mountains of the Alps
Category:Mountains of Salzburg (state)
Category:Tennen Mountains

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