Roter Knopf, Mountain peak in High Tauern National Park, Austria.
Roter Knopf is a mountain summit in the High Tauern range with an elevation of 3,281 meters (10,764 feet), located within Austria's national park system. It ranks as the second-highest peak in the Schober Group, a prominent ridge within this Alpine chain.
The first documented ascent took place in 1872 when climbers J. Pöschl, K. Gorgasser, and P. Groder reached the summit. This early climb marked the beginning of the mountain's recorded mountaineering history.
The mountain serves as a border marker between East Tyrol and Carinthia, shaping how locals perceive the division between these two Alpine regions. It becomes a natural landmark in people's mental map of the area.
The climb starts from Elberfelder Hut and follows a marked route along the southeastern ridge with a grade I difficulty level. This approach is manageable for hikers with basic mountaineering experience and does not require specialized climbing gear.
From the summit, climbers enjoy direct views of Großglockner to the north, yet the peak itself remains hidden from the valleys below such as Kalser Tal and Debanttal. This hidden quality makes reaching its ridge a special discovery for visitors.
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