Elferkofel, Mountain summit in Sexten Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy.
Elferkofel is a mountain in the Sexten Dolomites with two prominent peaks, the South Summit reaching 3,092 meters. The massif dominates the Val Fiscalina valley with its jagged rock faces and steep drop-offs.
Michel Innerkofler completed the first recorded ascent in 1878, opening the original climbing route. During World War I, the mountain became a strategic position where soldiers conducted high-altitude operations along its ridges.
The name Elferkofel refers to the Eleventh Peak in a numbered sequence of summits in this mountain range. Visitors can trace this naming tradition through local signage and the way climbers still use these numbers when planning their routes.
Several routes lead to both summits, with the Refuge Zsigmondy-Comici nearby for accommodation. These approaches require climbing experience and are best tackled during stable weather conditions.
The Mascabroni, specialized mountain soldiers, conducted daring operations along the ridges during World War I. Their presence on this peak demonstrates the extent of high-altitude warfare in this region.
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