Although relatively short in length, the chain forms an imposing backdrop to the valley and town of Gosau.

The main ridge of the Gosaukamm forms the border between the Austrian states of Salzburg and Upper Austria.

Part of the Dachstein Massif; it is located northwest of the Hoher Dachstein summit and forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape[2] The Vorderer Gosausee lies along the northern side on its base.

A via ferrata suspended ladder which spans a gorge on Grosser Donnerkogel has become a popular attraction for alpine tourists.

[3] Moving along the ridge from northwest in the southeastern direction, some of the notable peaks are:[citation needed] Media related to Gosaukamm at Wikimedia Commons