Liebenerspitze, Alpine summit in Ötztal Alps, Austria and Italy

Liebenerspitze is a mountain summit in the Ötztal Alps standing at 3,399 meters and forming the border between Sölden in Austria and Moos in Passeier in Italy. The terrain features steep slopes, rocky outcrops, and snowfields that shift with the seasons and changing elevation.

The mountain has served as a natural border marker between Austria and Italy since the 1919 territorial agreements following World War One. These boundaries were established through peace treaties that reshaped the political geography of the Alpine region.

The peak's name honours Leonhard von Liebener, and its Italian name, Cima della Chiesa, means "peak of the church". The double summit carries the Austrian-Italian state border, and the South Tyrolean side lies within the Texelgruppe Nature Park. The Zwickauer Hütte southwest of the summit serves as the base for climbers.

This ascent requires proper mountaineering gear such as ice axes, crampons, and rock climbing experience on difficult terrain. Checking conditions beforehand and climbing with an experienced guide or group is advisable, as weather can change rapidly at this elevation.

The western approach route passes through Gaisbergtal where visitors encounter a notable hanging glacier that visibly shifts from year to year. This glacial feature makes the changes in Alpine ice masses particularly apparent to those making the journey.