Hoher Dieb, Mountain summit in South Tyrol, Italy
Hoher Dieb is a 2730 m summit in the Zufrittkamm ridge of the Ortler Alps, in South Tyrol. Its two peaks are joined by a short ridge path: the slightly lower south summit carries a tall cross and draws most visitors, while the higher north summit is rarely climbed. The municipal boundaries of Ulten, Latsch and Kastelbell-Tschars meet at the top.
The mountain bears different names across languages, with Hoher Dieb in German and Gran Ladro in Italian, both translating to High Thief. This naming reflects the region's longtime cultural and linguistic duality.
The summit displays a traditional alpine cross facing Val d'Ultimo and includes a stone pile with a wooden marker. These features serve as meeting points where hikers pause to take in views across neighboring valleys.
Hikers can begin their ascent from Steinrast station near Schwemmalm ski area by following trail 4B. The climb to the summit takes approximately three hours and twenty minutes.
The two Kofelraster lakes below the summit (2402 and 2405 m) drain toward Ulten but lie in the municipality of Kastelbell-Tschars. Hanspaul Menara links the mountain's name to this: the lakes and their fishing rights were, in effect, stolen from the Ultental side.
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