Seespitze

The Seespitze peak reaches an elevation of 3,021 meters within the Panargenkamm mountain range of East Tyrol, featuring steep slopes and rocky terrain.

The mountain stands as part of the Hohe Tauern National Park, established in 1981 to protect the natural landscapes and geological formations of the Eastern Alps.

Local mountaineering groups maintain specific routes and paths leading to Seespitze, preserving traditional Alpine climbing practices through generations of Austrian climbers.

The ascent to Seespitze requires approximately seven hours from Oberseite Alm, covering nearly 21 kilometers of challenging terrain with substantial elevation changes.

During summer months, hikers can observe the formation of small alpine lakes near the summit, created by melting snow accumulating in natural rock basins.

Location: Sankt Jakob in Defereggen

Elevation above the sea: 3,021 m

Part of: Panargenkamm

GPS coordinates: 46.94826,12.27362

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:58