Schwarzenstein, Mountain summit in Finkenberg, Austria and Ahrntal, Italy.
Schwarzenstein rises to 3,369 meters above sea level, featuring extensive glacial terrain, rocky ridges, and snow-covered slopes that create a challenging alpine environment for experienced mountaineers.
The first documented ascent of Schwarzenstein was completed in 1852 from the Ahrntal valley, marking an important milestone in the exploration of the Zillertal Alps range.
The mountain serves as a natural border between Austria and Italy, symbolizing centuries of cultural exchange between German-speaking and Italian-speaking alpine communities in the region.
Access routes begin from Ginzling in the Zillertal valley or from Lutago in the Ahrntal valley, with the ascent typically taking seven hours and requiring proper mountaineering equipment.
The summit features the Rifugio Sasso Nero at 3,026 meters, one of the highest mountain huts in the Zillertal Alps, powered by solar energy and glacier meltwater.
Location: Finkenberg
Location: Mayrhofen
Location: Ahrntal
Elevation above the sea: 3,369 m
GPS coordinates: 47.01008,11.87405
Latest update: July 25, 2025 19:03
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