Latemarspitze, Mountain summit in the Dolomites, Italy
Latemarspitze is a mountain massif in the Dolomites with a distinctive horseshoe-shaped structure that opens toward the east. The range consists of two subgroups with steep limestone cliffs and several peaks rising above 2,400 meters.
The mountain's name comes from the Ladin word Lactemara, first recorded in the 12th century and referring to the range above a glacial cirque lake. This name shows the long connection between local communities and this mountain landscape.
The mountain is part of a region where Italian and Tyrolean traditions come together. Visitors can see this in local building styles and in how people use this mountain range.
The mountain is accessible via marked trails from the villages of Predazzo and Moena, with mountain shelters providing rest stops along the way. The routes offer different difficulty levels, so hikers can choose based on their experience.
The massif has a distinctive arrangement with two subgroups, with the southern side marked by a towering rock wall. This formation emerged through special geological processes and makes the mountain particularly interesting for earth scientists.
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