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 The Vorderer Gosausee lies along the northern side on its base. The range consists of multiple peaks, the highest of which being the Große Bischofsmütze at .