Sparafeld, Mountain summit in Styria, Austria.
Sparafeld is a mountain summit in the Gesäuse range in Styria and reaches an elevation of 2247 meters. Its structure is defined by steep limestone cliffs and natural rock formations that give the landscape a distinctive appearance.
The mountain was integrated into Gesäuse National Park in 2002, marking an important step in protecting the natural heritage of the Northern Alps. This designation enabled better protection of the mountain landscape and its ecological systems.
Local mountaineering traditions include annual summer solstice celebrations at the summit, where hikers gather to watch the sunrise over the Ennstal Alps.
The summit is accessible via a roughly 8-kilometer hiking trail from Klinkehütte, with the ascent following marked paths through rocky terrain. Hikers should wear sturdy footwear and prepare for changing weather conditions at this altitude.
The mountain serves as a reference point for measuring geological changes in the Ennstal Alps, with an isolation value of 985 meters from neighboring peaks. This geological significance makes it a place where visitors can observe long-term changes in the mountain range.
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