Thaneller, Mountain summit in Lechtal Alps, Austria

Thaneller is a summit in the Lechtal Alps of western Austria, standing at 2,341 meters (7,680 ft). It sits in the Tyrolean Außerfern region and is visible from several surrounding valleys.

The sources record no documented historical events for Thaneller; its written record is cartographic and mountaineering rather than political. The mountain belongs to the Lechtal Alps, a sub-range of the Northern Limestone Alps, and rises on the northwestern edge of the Lechtal near Ehrwald in Tyrol. Its free-standing pyramidal form and gentle southern slopes made it a popular hiker's objective, and the more exposed Werner-Riezler-Steig from Heiterwang was later routed up the northwest flank.

The name Thaneller is also recorded in the short form Thanella. The southern approach from Rinnen or Berwang is a walk of little difficulty, while the Werner-Riezler-Steig from Heiterwang crosses the Thanellerkar and the northwest flank, secured with wire ropes only at a few points and demanding sure footing and a head for heights.

Marked trails lead to the top from several starting points, with the shortest route taking around four hours on foot. Conditions at altitude can change fast, so checking the forecast before heading out is a good habit.

From the summit, the view reaches the Wildspitze, at 3,768 m the highest mountain visible from the Thaneller on a clear day, far to the south in the Ötztal Alps. The panorama also takes in the Zugspitz massif, the Ammergau Alps with the Heiterwanger See and Plansee, and Reutte in the Außerfern below.