Küchlspitze, Mountain summit in North Tyrol, Austria.
Küchlspitze is a summit in the Verwall chain with a height of 3,147 meters (10,325 feet), displaying a pronounced pyramid shape. The east side drops steeply while other flanks are wider and carry snowfields and rocky spires.
The first recorded ascent took place around 1860 when surveyors and a local chamois hunter reached the summit together. This event was part of major surveying efforts in the Alps during that period.
The peak holds importance in regional mountaineering circles, where experienced climbers have shaped multiple passage routes over time. Visitors can see how these established paths connect different valleys and mountain huts in the area.
The easiest access is from St. Anton via Schönverwall or from Ischgl through the Madleinalpe and hut networks. Winter ascents require experience and avalanche awareness, as snow and ice can persist for extended periods.
The mountain carries two separate glaciers, a larger one on the north side and a smaller one on the western flank. The smaller glacier has noticeably shrunk in recent decades, showing clear signs of ice retreat.
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