Hindenburghöhe, Mountain summit in Mallnitz, Austria

Hindenburghöhe is the southernmost summit of a short ridge in the Ankogel Group, reaching 2,315 metres directly north of Mallnitz. Just north of it, the Liesgelespitz rises to 2,408 metres as the highest point of the side ridge, though it is hidden from Mallnitz by the Hindenburghöhe. A stone monument with a memorial plaque stands on a pre-summit.

The mountain was originally called Liskelesspitze and received its current name in 1915 following a request from the Hannover section of the German-Austrian Alpine Association. This renaming occurred during a period when mountain nomenclature often reflected political and military influences.

The stone monument on the pre-summit was erected in 1923, and two years later a memorial plaque to Paul von Hindenburg was mounted on it. In 1926, members of the Duisburg section of the Alpine Association laid wreaths here and pledged allegiance to a common German fatherland. The plaque is still in place today.

The ascent from Tauerntal valley via the Wittener path takes roughly 4 hours and crosses forest trails and rocky terrain. Hikers should expect variable mountain weather and wear sturdy footwear, as the route becomes steep and exposed in places.

The main summit now carries its original name Liesgelespitz again, while only the lower subsidiary peak retained the Hindenburghöhe designation. This split in names echoes the mountain's history and how its identity changed over time.