Goßkopf rises to 2,876 metres above sea level in the Austrian Alps, tucked into the Salzburg region within the Zell am See district. It's a peak for those who crave true alpine solitude, surrounded by rock, ice and dramatic high-mountain scenery.

The area around Goßkopf is dominated by rugged high mountains - the highest nearby summit reaches 2,899 metres, just a kilometre to the south. Population density here is low, reinforcing the wild, remote character of the landscape. Grassy slopes give way to bare rock and patches of permanent ice, while winter blankets the whole massif in deep snow. The climate is harsh and boreal, with an average annual temperature around -5°C. July is the warmest month at about 8°C, while January plunges to -16°C. Rainfall is generous year-round, peaking in August.

• The nearest larger town is Mittersill, about 18.9 km to the northeast - a good base for planning your approach into the mountains.

This corner of the Hohe Tauern range rewards hikers with untouched alpine wilderness and a genuine sense of getting off the beaten path.