Kaltenberg, Mountain summit in Sankt Anton am Arlberg, Austria
Kaltenberg is a summit standing at 2,896 meters in the Verwall mountain range, positioned where Tyrol and Vorarlberg meet. The Kaltenberghütte mountain refuge sits at 2,089 meters and provides shelter and rest for those passing through.
The area around Kaltenberg is part of Sankt Anton am Arlberg, where the world's first ski school was established. This development transformed the region into a major center for mountain sports and climbing.
The Kaltenberg is also known by the old name Maroi Schneeberg. The Kaltenberghütte at 2,089 m, reached from Stuben, Langen or St. Christoph, is the base for the normal route over the Kracheljoch and the Kaltenberggletscher. In winter the summit is a popular ski tour destination, with the Albonagrat lift from Stuben as a starting point.
Hikers can reach the mountain via marked trails starting from St. Christoph, following stone slabs that lead toward the mountain saddle and nearby lakes. Proper footwear and weather-appropriate clothing are essential, as conditions at high altitude can change rapidly.
The 2,896-metre figure refers to the eastern summit, where the summit cross and a boundary stone marking the Tyrol–Vorarlberg border stand. The western summit, about 50 metres away, is slightly higher at 2,900 metres. Below the north face lies the Kaltenberggletscher, and between its tongue and the Kracheljoch sits the Kaltenbergsee at 2,506 metres.
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