The Alps are the best known and most picturesque mountains in the world. The range is about 1200 kilometers long, its width ranges from 150 to 250 kilometers and covers the area of almost 220.000 km2. The Mount Blank, which is slightly higher than 4810m, is the highest peak of the Alps. The Austrian Alps are the most frequently visited by the tourists. The views are the most beautiful over there - meadows, flowers and forests combined with high mountains and clear sky create a beautiful panorama.
