Kreuzkopf, Mountain summit between Reutte, Austria and Schwangau, Germany

Kreuzkopf is an Alpine summit between Austria and Germany standing at 1910 meters in the Ammergau range. The mountain combines steep rocky walls with several well-marked hiking routes that lead to its open peak.

The Kreuzkopf lies on the German-Austrian border, and the summit is measured at 1910 m above sea level by Austrian survey and 1909 m by German survey. In 2003 a fragment of the Neuschwanstein meteorite, which fell on 6 April 2002, was found in the Kalbelek cirque southeast of the summit. The easiest ascent runs from the Ammerwaldhotel via the Schützensteig to the Ammerwaldsattel, then over the Hirschwängalm and Kuhkarjoch; the final stretch is exposed and steep.

Local hikers maintain the trails using traditional Alpine marking methods that have been passed down for generations. These paths connect communities on both sides of the border and remain an important part of how people move between regions.

Hikers should bring complete mountain gear and wear sturdy footwear, as the routes are exposed and weather can change quickly. It makes sense to start early in the day and manage daylight carefully, especially if weather looks uncertain.

In 2003 a fragment of the Neuschwanstein meteorite was found in the Kalbelek cirque southeast of the summit; the meteorite fell on 6 April 2002. The summit also gives a view over the Säuling, the Hoher Straußberg and the Zugspitze massif.