Gaichtspitze, Alpine summit in Tyrol, Austria

Gaichtspitze is a 1986-metre mountain in Tyrol, the southernmost of the Tannheimer Berge. It is made of Wetterstein limestone, with conspicuous rock formations on its north side and high forest and mountain pine on its south flank. It drops southeast to the Gaichtpass (1082 m) and west into the Weißenbachtal.

The Gaichtspitze is the southernmost peak of the Tannheimer Berge, built of Wetterstein limestone. Its south flank is covered with high forest and mountain pine, while the north side shows conspicuous rock faces. The Gaichtpass below it, at 1082 m, has long served as the route between the Lech valley and the Tannheimer Tal; the nearest settlement is Gaicht, part of Weißenbach am Lech.

The Gaichtspitze marks the southern tip of the Tannheimer Berge, and its name comes from the nearby hamlet of Gaicht in the Weißenbach am Lech municipality. Hikers approach from both the Weißenbach and Lech valleys, while the Höfener Alm at 1735 m is reached by cable car from Höfen.

The hike to the summit takes about three hours and requires good fitness and mountain experience. The climb is steep and exposed in places, so sturdy hiking boots with good grip are recommended for the ascent.

The final stretch to the summit runs through a steep rock gully secured with a fixed rope, so hikers need sure footing and a head for exposure. The mountain is the southernmost of the Tannheimer Berge, built of Wetterstein limestone with conspicuous rock bands on its north side.