Mittlerer Sonnblick, Mountain summit in Hohe Tauern, Austria
Mittlerer Sonnblick is a mountain summit in the Hohe Tauern range that reaches approximately 3000 meters in elevation. It connects to the adjacent Großer Sonnblick through a narrow mountain ridge.
The summit forms a geographical boundary between the Austrian states of Carinthia and Salzburg. This location has served as a border marker in the Alpine region throughout history.
Mittlerer Sonnblick belongs to the Ankogel Group mountain range, where Alpine communities maintain traditional mountain climbing and hiking practices.
Climbing this peak demands alpine experience and proper equipment due to exposed ridge conditions. Mountain huts in the area serve as shelter and important reference points for mountaineers planning their route.
This peak is the easternmost three-thousand-meter summit in the entire Alps. Its location makes it a notable reference point for climbers exploring the eastern limits of Alpine peaks.
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