Wilde Kreuzspitze, Alpine summit in South Tyrol, Italy
Wilde Kreuzspitze is an alpine peak in the Pfunderer Mountains of South Tyrol and rises to about 3,100 meters. The mountain features steep rock faces and dramatic slopes accessible from multiple mountain huts in the surrounding valleys.
The peak was first systematically climbed in the 19th century by local mountaineers who established several routes up its slopes. These early paths still form the basis for most ascents today.
The peak draws climbers from the surrounding valleys who test themselves against its steep slopes and rock faces. It embodies the mountain culture that defines life in this region, where high peaks are both challenge and source of pride.
The summit is accessible from various mountain huts and requires good physical fitness and mountaineering experience. The best time to climb is during warmer months when snow and ice coverage is minimal.
Radio enthusiasts occasionally climb to the summit to conduct wireless communication experiments from its exposed location. The peak sometimes attracts ham radio operators who test long-distance connections from this high vantage point.
Elevation above the sea: 3,135 m
GPS coordinates: 46.91346,11.59373
Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:47
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