Kitzsteinhorn, Mountain summit in Kaprun, Austria
Kitzsteinhorn is a 3,203 meter summit in the High Tauern range of the Central Eastern Alps, featuring steep rocky faces and glacial terrain. The area showcases typical high alpine landscape with expansive ice fields and rugged rock formations.
The summit was first documented to be climbed in 1828 by local mountaineer Johann Entacher, marking the start of alpine exploration in this section of Austria. This early ascent opened the area for further exploration and later tourist development.
The mountain draws winter sports fans who come for competitions and training sessions across its snow-covered slopes throughout the season. People visit to experience the facilities and events that bring the community together for shared moments on the slopes.
You can reach the summit using a three-stage cable car system starting from a valley station at 911 meters, which operates daily from early morning until late afternoon. The route is served by modern cabins that run regularly throughout the year.
The cable car system includes the world's tallest pylon, standing at 113.6 meters and carrying passengers to the upper station. This engineering feat is notable for its technical achievement and visibility across the mountain landscape.
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