Ampferstein, Mountain summit in Tyrol, Austria

Ampferstein is the 2,556-metre eastern corner pillar of the Kalkkögel in the Stubai Alps, above the Axamer Lizum. With the Marchreisenspitze and Malgrubenspitze it forms the so-called "Dreigestirn" over the Lizum, and the Schneiderspitze stands in front of it to the north. Its summit is bare rock, reached by the secured Lustige-Bergler-Steig via the Halsl and a broad ridge.

The Ampferstein is climbed via the Lustige-Bergler-Steig, a secured via ferrata that starts from the Axamer Lizum over the Halsl and a broad ridge, then leads over rock steps and bands to the summit. The route continues to the Marchreisenspitze, and a descent through the adjacent scree gullies reaches the Lizumer Kar. The name comes from the sorrel meadows below the mountain, whose field name moved uphill to the peak.

The mountain serves as a training ground for climbers from the surrounding valleys, who learn routes and techniques through hands-on experience with local mountaineers. This knowledge passes between generations through direct practice rather than formal instruction.

Access is easiest via the Axamer Lizum area, which offers year-round bus connections from Innsbruck. Plan for a full day of climbing, especially on steeper routes, and bring appropriate gear depending on season and weather conditions.

The name Ampferstein comes partly from the sorrel meadows below the mountain: the field name climbed uphill and became the mountain's name. The second part, Stein, denotes summits of bare rock. The Ampferstein forms the eastern corner pillar of the Kalkkögel, with the Schneiderspitze set in front of it to the north.