Selbhorn, Mountain summit in Berchtesgaden Alps, Austria.
The Selbhorn reaches an elevation of 2,655 meters, making it the highest peak in the Steinernes Meer range of the Berchtesgaden Alps.
Johann Moßhammer and mountain guide Johann Herzog established the initial climbing route through the southwest face of Selbhorn in 1907.
The mountain serves as a proving ground for mountaineers who follow traditional Alpine climbing methods while ascending through technical terrain.
The complete journey to Selbhorn summit involves a 14.81-kilometer trek with 1,714 meters of elevation gain, requiring approximately 10 hours round trip.
From its summit, climbers gain access to views across both Austrian and German territories, as the peak sits near the border between both nations.
Location: Salzburg
Elevation above the sea: 2,655 m
GPS coordinates: 47.44688,12.96316
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:07
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