Unnütze, Mountain range in Achenkirch and Steinberg am Rofan, Austria

Unnütze is a mountain range that rises between Achenkirch and Steinberg am Rofan, forming part of the northern limestone Alps in the Tyrol region. The massif is crossed by several marked trails offering routes of different difficulty levels and lengths for visitors of all abilities.

The sources record no historical events, dates or economic history for the Unnütze ridge; they describe only its three summits and the routes to them. The name Unnütz ("useless") is the documented feature of the massif, and the Vorderunnütz (2,078 m) is generally meant when the ridge is called the Unnütz.

The name Unnütze means "useless" in German, yet the ridge's three summits are named Hinterunnütz (2,007 m), Hochunnütz (2,075 m) and Vorderunnütz (2,078 m). Locals usually call only the Vorderunnütz "Unnütz". The ridge lies between Achenkirch and Steinberg am Rofan, and the Steinberger Kotalm and Reineralm are the alpine pastures passed on the usual ascents.

The Unnütze is climbed from Steinberg via the Steinberger Kotalm in three hours, from the Kögljochsattel in one and a quarter hours, or from Achenkirch via the Reineralm in four hours. The ridge runs north to south, so plan the descent before setting out.

The ridge has three summits: Hinterunnütz (2,007 m), Hochunnütz (2,075 m) and Vorderunnütz (2,078 m). Although the Vorderunnütz is the highest, the whole massif is commonly called the Unnütz, and the name is also written Unnutze.