Fußstein, Mountain summit in Schmirn, Austria
Fußstein is a 3,380 m granite-gneiss summit in the Tuxer Kamm of the Zillertal Alps, one kilometre southwest of the Olperer and the dominant peak above the Alpeiner Tal. Its south ridge leads down to the Alpeiner Scharte, and glaciers border it on two sides: the Olpererferner to the north and the Unterschrammachkees to the southeast.
The first ascent was made in 1880 via the southeast side from the Olpererhütte, rated UIAA I. In 1881 Emil and Otto Zsigmondy with companions established the normal route over the south flank from the Geraer Hütte (UIAA II). The classic north edge, the Fußsteinkante, was first climbed in 1935 by H. Frenademetz and K. Tschaler at UIAA V-.
This peak marks the boundary between three local communities and serves as a natural landmark in the regional identity of the Zillertal. The surrounding valleys maintain separate Alpine traditions that connect residents to the mountain and its landscape.
Visitors need proper climbing equipment and experience on rock faces, as the routes are technically demanding. Good weather conditions are essential, and previous mountaineering experience is strongly recommended.
The north ridge unfolds across multiple separate climbing pitches with varying angles and difficulty, creating a diverse climbing experience. This mix of different sections on one route offers climbers a chance to encounter varied challenges.
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