Kleiner Gilfert, Mountain summit in Tuxer Alps, Austria
Kleiner Gilfert is a 2388-metre summit in the Tuxer Alps, part of the Rastkogel massif in Tyrol. No marked trail originally led over the inconspicuous peak; since 2008 a large summit cross stands on top, and the route from the Rastkogelhütte, about two hours, is marked past the Sidanjoch with the signs of the world religions.
The mountain remained relatively unknown until 2008, when a new summit cross was installed that drew the attention of hikers. The cross was given special inscriptions that have shaped this location as a spiritual place since then.
Since 2008 the summit carries a large cross described as a peace symbol, combining the signs of the world religions. The route above the Sidanjoch is marked with those same religious symbols, so the signs accompany hikers on the final stretch to the 2388-metre top.
The summit is reached from the Rastkogelhütte in about two hours. Beyond the Sidanjoch the route is marked with the signs of the world religions, the same symbols carried by the summit cross. The sources give no other access point, so plan the approach via the Rastkogelhütte.
The summit cross erected in 2008 is described as a peace symbol and combines the signs of several world religions. From the Sidanjoch onward the route is marked with these religious symbols, so the waymarking itself carries the cross's message.
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