Ruderhofspitze, Alpine summit in Stubai Alps, Austria.
Ruderhofspitze is a summit in the Stubai Alps rising to 3,474 meters and ranks as the fourth highest peak in this mountain range. The peak features distinctive ridges and glacial formations surrounding it, which define the climbing experience in this part of the range.
The first ascent took place on August 30, 1864, completed by Karl Baedeker, Anton von Ruthner, and mountain guides Pankraz Gleinser and Alois Tanzer. This early climb marked an important moment in the surveying and exploration of the Stubai Alps during the 19th century.
The mountain's prominence within the Stubai Alps has made it a central location for mountaineers seeking technical climbing experiences in the Eastern Rhaetian Alps.
Climbers can access the mountain from two main huts: Franz-Senn-Hütte to the north and Neue Regensburger Hütte to the east, both serving as base points. Visitors should expect technical climbing sections and watch weather conditions at higher elevations.
The Grawawand is an extended ridge stretching nearly two kilometers eastward from the summit, separating glacial landscapes on either side. This long ridge formation creates a distinctive structure that many visitors overlook but significantly shapes the geography of the area.
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