Paternkofel, Mountain summit in Sexten Dolomites, Italy
Paternkofel is a mountain summit in the Sexten Dolomites rising to about 2,700 meters elevation. Its distinctive form shows three sharp ridges with rocky walls that rise above a high alpine plateau.
The first recorded ascent took place in 1882. During World War I, this mountain ridge held strategic importance and was intensively used by soldiers.
The mountain carries marks from World War I, when this area was heavily contested and troops were stationed here. Visitors can still see tunnel remnants and old fortifications that tell this story.
Several routes lead to the summit, including paths from Drei-Zinnen-Huette in the north, from Paternsattel in the south, or from Buellelejoch in the east. The climb requires good footing and some comfort with heights at certain sections.
A significant portion of the ascent follows a via ferrata through restored tunnel galleries from World War I. These historic passages offer direct contact with mountain warfare history during the climb itself.
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