Scheiblehnkogel, Mountain summit in Stubai Alps, Austria and Italy
Scheiblehnkogel is a 3055 m summit in the Stubai Alps on the Austria–Italy border, at the head of the Windach valley south of the Siegerlandhütte. The Hohlkogel (2960 m) lies to the southwest and the Peillöcherspitze (3065 m) to the northeast. Two glaciers, the Western and Eastern Scheiblehnferner, lie west and north of the summit, and the mountain drops south into the Timmel valley.
Ludwig Purtscheller from Innsbruck made the first documented ascent in 1882, establishing the mountain's place in Alpine climbing history. This early climb marked the beginning of recognized routes that mountaineers would develop.
The summit marks the border between Austria and Italy, where the Windachtal above Sölden meets the Timmelstal above Moos in Passeier. The German name Scheiblehnkogel and the Italian name Dosso del Bersaglio both appear on maps of the Stubai Alps.
Climbers can approach from the north through Sölden and the Siegerlandhütte, or from the south via the Timmel Valley. Both routes require good fitness and experience navigating high-altitude terrain.
The first known ascent was made in 1882 by Innsbruck alpinist Ludwig Purtscheller. The transition to the neighbouring Hohlkogel involves UIAA grade I climbing, while the northwest ridge requires grade II.
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