Saumspitze, Alpine summit in Sankt Anton am Arlberg, Austria
Saumspitze is a mountain summit reaching approximately 3,039 meters (9,970 feet) in the Verwall range of Tyrolean Alps. The peak stands as a defined point in the alpine landscape that separates the surrounding mountain valleys.
The summit cross was erected on 1 September 1962 by a Catholic youth group (KJG) from Nußbach in the Black Forest, a village that has belonged to Triberg since 1972. A stone arch assembled from fitted stones stands on the slightly lower southeast summit. The normal route from the Darmstädter Hütte (2384 m) is grade I and takes about two hours.
The summit cross was erected on 1 September 1962 by a Catholic youth group (KJG) from Nußbach in the Black Forest, a village that has belonged to Triberg since 1972. On the slightly lower southeast summit stands a stone arch assembled from fitted stones.
The ascent requires good physical fitness and complete mountain gear, as the route passes through exposed sections. Start early in the day and monitor weather conditions carefully before beginning the climb.
The summit cross was erected on 1 September 1962 by a Catholic youth group (KJG) from Nußbach in the Black Forest, now part of Triberg. On the slightly lower southeast summit stands a stone arch assembled from fitted stones. In clear weather the view reaches the Weissmies in the Valais, 201 km away, and the Alphubel at 215 km.
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