Gurtisspitze, Mountain summit in Vorarlberg, Austria
Description
Gurtisspitze is a mountain summit in Vorarlberg standing at 1,778 meters, characterized by steep slopes that rise prominently from the surrounding terrain. The ridges and faces create a rugged alpine landscape with significant elevation changes across the area.
History
The mountain formed millions of years ago during the Alpine mountain-building period through geological processes. These ancient events left behind the rocky structure we see today.
Culture
The Kuratienkirche Unsere Liebe Frau Mariä Heimsuchung at 904 meters serves as a traditional starting point for mountain expeditions.
Practical
Wear sturdy hiking boots and plan the climb in stable weather conditions, as the elevation brings significant temperature changes. Start early in the day to have enough daylight for the ascent and descent.
Did you know?
From this summit, hikers can continue to neighboring peaks including Zäwas-Heil Spitze and Spitztälispitz. These connected ridges allow multi-peak routes across a concentrated mountain cluster.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Austria).
Galinakopf
3.5 km
Pfarrkirche Hl. Sulpitius
3.7 km
Hohe Köpfe
1.9 km
Kapelle Mariä Opferung
3.4 km
Vorarlberger Museumswelt
4.1 km
Kuratienkirche Gurtis
1.5 km
Chapel Sankt Wendelin
3.9 km
Ortskapelle Mariä Erscheinung zu Lourdes, Frastanz
2.2 km
Kapelle Maria Schnee
2.6 km
Kapelle Klöslefeld
3.4 km
Kaplanei Gurtis
1.5 km
Filialkirche hll. Ottilie, Julius und Martin
4 km
Wayside chapel Alpe Gamp
2.9 km
Steinrelief am Friedhofaufgang
3.7 km
Kriegergedächtniskapelle
3.5 km
Kapelle Anderhalden
2.8 km
Kapelle Maria Krönung
3.3 km
Kapelle Latz, Nenzing
2.4 km
Mengschlucht
4 km
Bildstock
3.8 km
Weihwasserbrunnen, Brunnenplastik von Herbert Albrecht
3.8 km
Bildstock, Pardellenbild
3.3 km
Bildstock, Weißes Bild
4.1 km
Gampbach
3.5 km
Kriegerdenkmal
3.7 km
Ehem. Gasthof Adler
3.7 km
Vorarlberger Brauereigenossenschaft Frastanz
4.1 km
Hamlet Stutz
2.6 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes