Lizumer Sonnenspitze, Alpine summit in Tyrol, Austria
Lizumer Sonnenspitze is a mountain summit in the Tux Alps reaching 2,831 meters (9,288 feet) above sea level. The peak features steep rock faces and varied geological formations that characterize the surrounding landscape.
The mountain served as an observation point within a military training zone, which shaped visitor access for many decades. This military use influenced how mountaineering in the region developed.
Local mountaineering groups maintain several marked paths to the summit, continuing the Alpine tradition of responsible route stewardship.
Climbers can reach this summit from the Naviser Hütte or Junsbergalm as starting points. Both base locations provide established routes that remain accessible during winter months for experienced mountaineers.
The summit contains rock formations from the Jurassic period with distinctive dolomite breccias and limestone shale structures. These geological features reveal the ancient geological history of the Alps.
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