Kleine Kreuzspitze, Mountain summit in South Tyrol, Italy

The Kleine Kreuzspitze (Italian: Piccola Punta di Montecroce) is a 2,518 m mountain in the South Tyrolean Stubai Alps, between the Hohe Kreuzspitze (2,743 m) to the northwest and the Glaitner Hochjoch (2,389 m) to the southeast, on the ridge separating the Ratschingstal from Passeier. The municipal boundary between St. Leonhard in Passeier and Ratschings runs over its summit, which rises above the nearby Übelsee (2,314 m). Easy hiking trails lead up, becoming somewhat rocky and requiring light scrambling near the top.

The Kleine Kreuzspitze lies on the ridge separating the Ratschingstal valley from Passeiertal, and the municipal border between St. Leonhard in Passeier and Ratschings runs over its summit. The sources record no early climbing expeditions or first ascent; the peak is documented through its position between the Hohe Kreuzspitze (2743 m) and the Glaitner Hochjoch (2389 m).

The name Kreuzspitze refers to a cross, and the Kleine Kreuzspitze is distinguished from the higher Hohe Kreuzspitze (2743 m) to its northwest. The summit ridge forms the municipal boundary between St. Leonhard in Passeier and Ratschings, separating the Ratschingstal valley from Passeier. The peak overlooks the Übelsee at 2314 m.

Visitors can best reach this peak during the warmer months when the trails are open and accessible. Good hiking boots and weather-resistant clothing are important, as conditions at this elevation can change quickly.

The summit stands on the municipal boundary between St. Leonhard in Passeier and Ratschings, and the ridge it sits on separates the Ratschingstal valley from Passeier. Just below the top lies the Übelsee at 2314 m, a small mountain lake that the peak overlooks.