Kreuzkarspitze, Alpine summit in Tyrol, Austria
The Kreuzkarspitze rises to 2587 meters within the Hornbach chain of the Allgäu Alps, featuring steep rock faces and prominent ridges.
The first documented ascent of Kreuzkarspitze occurred in 1892 when mountaineer Chr. Wolff successfully reached the summit using what became the standard route.
The mountain name derives from a nearby cirque called Kreuz, referencing farmers who marked protective crosses while traversing these Alpine passages.
Climbers start their journey from Elbigenalp in the Lechtal valley, following the Enzensperger Way through Balschtekar to reach the summit notch.
The mountain stands between two distinct valleys, with the municipal boundary of Elbigenalp and Hinterhornbach intersecting directly at its peak.
Location: Tyrol
Elevation above the sea: 2,587 m
GPS coordinates: 47.32384,10.42537
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:52
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