Piz Buin, Mountain peak in Silvretta range, Austria and Switzerland
Piz Buin rises to 3,312 meters with two distinct summits, forming a natural border between the Austrian state of Vorarlberg and the Swiss canton of Graubünden.
The first ascent of Piz Buin occurred on July 14, 1865, when climbers Joseph Anton Specht and Johann Jakob Weilenmann reached the peak with guides Jakob Pfitscher and Franz Pöll.
The name Piz Buin derives from Romansh language, with 'Piz Buin Grond' referring to the main peak and 'Piz Buin Pitschen' designating the smaller summit.
Access to the mountain requires crossing the Vermunt glacier from the Wiesbadener hut, followed by traversing the Ochsentaler Glacier to reach the summit path.
The mountain inspired Franz Greiter to create the Piz Buin sunscreen brand in 1938 after experiencing severe sunburn during his climb to the summit.
Location: Gaschurn
Location: Scuol
Elevation above the sea: 3,312 m
GPS coordinates: 46.84412,10.11889
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:32
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