Schneewinkelkopf, Mountain summit in Heiligenblut, Austria.
Schneewinkelkopf is a summit in the Glockner range that rises to 3472 meters and features two distinct peaks. A ridge connects these two points along a northwest to southeast line and shapes the mountain's distinctive profile.
The mountain was first climbed on September 14, 1869, when Munich alpinist Karl Hofmann and Prague merchant Johann Stüdl reached the summit with local guides. This early ascent established it as a known climbing route in the Eastern Alps.
The mountain represents a significant part of Austrian alpine heritage, drawing mountaineers to its challenging terrain and technical climbing routes.
The climb starts at Oberwalder Hütte at 2972 meters, from where the route crosses the Pasterze glacier to the summit. The route requires glacier experience and takes about three hours for the ascent.
The mountain's appearance changes dramatically depending on the viewing angle: from the northeast it appears as a flat, snow-covered dome, while from the northwest it reveals a steep pyramid with slopes approaching 80 degrees. These two contrasting views make the climb a visually surprising experience.
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