Selbhorn, Mountain summit in Berchtesgaden Alps, Austria.
Selbhorn is a mountain summit in the Berchtesgaden Alps with an elevation of 2,655 meters, making it the highest peak in the Steinernes Meer range. The steep terrain and rock faces mark its profile against the surrounding landscape.
The first recorded ascent was completed by Johann Moßhammer and mountain guide Johann Herzog in 1907 via the southwest face. Their established route remains a popular path for climbers today.
The mountain serves as a proving ground for mountaineers who follow traditional Alpine climbing methods while ascending through technical terrain.
The round trip to the summit takes approximately 10 hours with roughly 1,700 meters of elevation gain along the route. Good hiking boots and mountain experience are needed since the terrain involves steep sections and technical climbing.
The summit sits close to the Austrian-German border, offering views into both countries from the top. On clear days, climbers can see far across the Berchtesgaden region and toward the German side.
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