Seespitze, Mountain summit in Sankt Jakob in Defereggen, Austria.
Description
Seespitze is a mountain summit at 3,021 meters (9,911 feet) in the Eastern Alps, part of the Panargenkamm range in East Tyrol. The peak features steep slopes with rocky faces and exposed stone formations.
History
The mountain sits within Hohe Tauern National Park, established in 1981 to protect the Alpine landscape and geological features of the Eastern Alps. This designation shaped how the area is managed and preserved today.
Culture
The summit draws climbers and hikers who follow established pathways that connect visitors to regional Alpine traditions. These routes represent generations of mountaineering knowledge passed down through the community.
Practical
The climb takes around seven hours from Oberseite Alm across roughly 21 kilometers of demanding terrain with significant elevation changes. Proper gear and mountain experience are essential for this challenging route.
Did you know?
During summer months, small alpine lakes form in rock hollows near the summit, filled by melting snow and seasonal water flow. These temporary pools appear and disappear with seasonal changes and weather conditions.
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