Filzmoos


Filzmoos is a town within the district of St. Johann im Pongau in the state of Salzburg, Austria. Its main income comes through tourism: skiing in winter and hiking in summer. The town is approximately 1 km above sea level.

Location

Filzmoos sits below the Gosaukamm mountain range, with the nearest major peak being the Bischofsmütze, so named due to the shape of its double summit. The mountain itself is a popular objective for climbers. Northeast of the town is the Dachstein massif.

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Famous people

Michaela Kirchgasser, former world slalom skiing silver medallist grew up in Filzmoos and still lives there.