Talleitspitze, Mountain summit in Ötztal Alps, Austria.
Talleitspitze is a summit in the Ötztal Alps standing at 3,406 meters elevation, characterized by a northeast ridge with fragile rock and demanding block terrain. The ascent follows steep and technical passages that require climbing experience and proper alpine skills.
Franz Senn wrote in 1869 that the summit was probably first climbed in 1811 by Franz Hauslab, then a k.k. ensign and later Feldzeugmeister. The first documented ascent took place in 1853 during the cadastral survey, whose protocol records the route from Vent over the Spieglerbrücke. The Schlagintweit brothers climbed it between 27 August and 14 September 1848, and surveyor Hofmann with guide Benedict Klotz followed in 1861.
The name Talleitspitze was formerly written Thalleitspitze, as recorded in the 1853 survey protocol that mentions the "Thall." reached from Vent via the Spieglerbrücke. The mountain is little visited because, unlike the Kreuzspitze to the southwest, no marked trail leads to its summit.
The best climbing season runs from June through September when conditions are more stable and snow cover is reduced. Strong mountain winds and sudden weather changes are common, so proper equipment and experience with difficult conditions are essential.
The peak was probably first climbed in 1811 by Franz Hauslab, then a young officer; the first documented ascent came in 1853 during the cadastral survey, whose protocol records three hours from Vent via the Spieglerbrücke. The Schlagintweit brothers reached the top between 27 August and 14 September 1848.
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