Kohlbergspitze, Mountain summit in Tyrol, Austria.
Kohlbergspitze is a mountain summit in Tyrol rising to 2202 meters, featuring dramatic steep cliffs on its northern flank contrasted by gentle slopes on the southern side. These varied terrain types shape how people approach and experience the peak.
The mountain carries multiple regional names such as Zigersteinjoch and Stapferwiesjoch, reflecting the linguistic traditions of the Ammergau Alps. These different names show how local communities have historically understood and referred to this peak.
The name Zigerstein, one of the mountain's alternative names, also belongs to a small rock pinnacle bearing a summit cross on the southwest side of the Kohlbergspitze. Walkers on the southern approach pass through wooded slopes and then fields of mountain pine before reaching the grassy summit slope.
Most ascents begin from Bichlbach following a marked trail through forest that takes about three hours to reach the summit approach. The southeastern route to the top is well-marked, making navigation straightforward for climbers of different skill levels.
The name Zigerstein also refers to a small rock pinnacle with a summit cross on the southwest slope of the Kohlbergspitze, not to the main summit itself. The mountain's north faces drop about 300 metres, while the southern side is a moderately inclined grass slope.
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