Stempeljochspitze

Stempeljochspitze is a summit in the Karwendel range that rises to 2543 meters with steep rock walls on its eastern and western slopes and meadows on the southern exposures. The mountain has two distinct peaks accessible by different routes depending on climbing ability.

The mountain is part of the Gleirsch-Halltal chain that has marked the boundary between different Alpine valleys for centuries. This geological setting continues to shape the hiking routes and access routes to the summit today.

Local mountaineering traditions include both summer hiking expeditions and winter ski tours to reach the Stempeljochspitze summit through multiple established routes.

The climb from Stempeljoch takes about one hour over a broad southern ridge to the smaller peak. Good footwear and sure-footedness are important, and the southern route offers an easier path to the summit.

The higher peak requires climbing skills and is far less traveled than the lower neighbor with its summit cross. Many visitors are unaware that the easier lower peak offers a complete mountain experience and is readily reached from the southern approach.