Alkuser Rotspitze, Alpine summit in Lienz District, Austria.

Alkuser Rotspitze rises to 3053 meters within the Schober group in High Tauern National Park in Eastern Tyrol. The mountain forms a ridge system with several peaks connected by rocky passages and steep sections.

The name Alkus first appeared in written records from 1206, referring to a district that included the mountain, its lake, and surrounding pastures. Early settlement of this Alpine region depended on seasonal grazing practices that shaped land use across the valley.

A traditional mountain cross marks the summit, sitting at the highest point along the ridge connecting the two peaks. Such crosses are common sights across the Alps, serving as waypoints for hikers traveling through these mountains.

The main route starts from Alkuser lake at 2432 meters and takes about two hours to reach the summit. The paths are rocky with sections requiring steady footing and basic climbing skills.

The name Alkus was recorded as early as 1206, long before the summit itself was described. Some name researchers link it to old spellings "alte Gose" or "Alte Gase" and derive it from Latin casa, a house. The same name also covers the Alkuser See, the Alkuser Scharte and the surrounding alpine meadows.