Langtauferer Spitze, Mountain peak in Ötztal Alps, Austria and Italy
Langtauferer Spitze stands at 3,528 meters above sea level, featuring steep rock faces and glacial formations along the Austrian-Italian border.
The mountain received its first recorded ascent in 1865 by mountaineers D.W. Freshfield, W.H. Fox, F.F. Tuckett, F. Devouassoud, and P. Michel.
The peak carries different names across languages, known as Punta Vallelunga in Italian and Langtauferer Spitze in German, reflecting the regional linguistic heritage.
Climbers access the mountain from the town of Melag, where a large parking area serves as the starting point for expeditions.
The summit offers views of the Hintereisferner glacier system, with multiple technical climbing routes leading through varied alpine terrain.
Location: Sölden
Location: Graun im Vinschgau
Elevation above the sea: 3,528 m
GPS coordinates: 46.80472,10.74600
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:54
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