Elferkofel, Mountain summit in Sexten Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy.
Elferkofel is a mountain summit in the Sexten Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy, with two distinct peaks, the higher South Summit reaching 3,092 meters. The massif rises above the Val Fiscalina valley, showing steep rock faces and sharp ridges on all sides.
Michel Innerkofler made the first recorded ascent in 1878, establishing the original climbing route up the mountain. During World War I, the peak became a military position where soldiers carried out operations along its high ridges.
The name Elferkofel means "Eleventh Peak," part of a sequence of numbered summits in this area. Climbers still use these numbers when reading local trail signs and planning their ascents.
Several routes reach both summits, and the Zsigmondy-Comici refuge nearby offers a base for overnight stays. Climbing experience is needed for all approaches, and stable weather makes a real difference on these exposed ridges.
The Elferkofel belongs to a group of summits named simply by number, a habit that still helps climbers navigate the area today. This numbering system is uncommon in the Dolomites and makes the local peaks easy to identify even without a detailed map.
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