The mountain range covers approximately 36 square kilometres (14 sq mi) and is bordered by the river Danube to the north and east, and the Vienna plate to the south and west.

Its highest peak is Hundsheimer Berg at 481 metres (1,578 ft) AMSL.

While fairly low, the Hundsheimer Berge rise from only 140 metres (460 ft) above sea level by the Danube.

The southern slopes are traditionally used by humans for agriculture and particularly wine-making.

South of Edelstal are wine cellars offering wine-tasting.