Klimmspitze, Mountain summit in the Allgäu Alps, Tyrol, Austria.
Klimmspitze rises to 2,464 meters above sea level in the Hornbachkette range, featuring steep southern and eastern flanks that descend directly into the Lechtal valley with prominent ridge structures connecting to neighboring peaks.
The first recorded ascent of Klimmspitze was achieved in 1869 by Hermann von Barth, though local inhabitants may have reached the summit earlier without formal documentation during the early Alpine exploration period.
The mountain serves as an important training ground for local mountain guides and plays a significant role in regional Alpine traditions, including technical climbing, ski mountaineering, and guided expeditions for outdoor enthusiasts.
The normal climbing route begins from the village of Klimm, ascending the southeast flank before moving westward into Großkar and requires secure footing due to loose scree and exposed rocky sections.
The mountain's name derives from the Middle High German word 'klimmen' meaning to squeeze or wedge, referencing its constrained position between steep slopes and the Lech River valley below.
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