Hohe Kreuzspitze, Mountain summit in South Tyrol, Italy
Monte Altacroce stands at 2743 meters above sea level between Ratschings and Passeier valleys in the Eisacktal region of northern Italy.
The mountain paths through Monte Altacroce have connected local communities for centuries, serving as essential trade routes between different valleys of South Tyrol.
Mountain guides from surrounding villages maintain strong traditions of leading expeditions to Monte Altacroce, passing their knowledge through generations.
Visitors can access Monte Altacroce through multiple marked trails, with the Meraner Land Hochalm route extending 10.2 kilometers and requiring approximately 4 hours.
The summit area holds local stories about encounters with unusual colored lizards, adding an element of mystery to the mountain experience.
Elevation above the sea: 2,743 m
GPS coordinates: 46.85492,11.21442
Latest update: March 24, 2025 14:22
Sandwirt
6.2 km
MuseumPasseier
6.2 km
Jaufenburg
5.3 km
Kleine Kreuzspitze
1.4 km
Fleckner
4.5 km
Glaitner Hochjoch
2.9 km
St. Leonard
5.5 km
Assumption of Mary
4.5 km
St. Josef
3.2 km
St. Ursula in Platt
4.5 km
Herz-Jesu-Kirche
5.2 km
St. Korbinian
5.1 km
Heilig-Grab-Kapelle in Sand
6.2 km
Kapelle in Flading
3.2 km
Magnuskapelle in Breiteben
4.4 km
Kapelle beim Plattner
5.2 km
Lourdeskapelle
4.1 km
Herz-Jesu-Kapelle
6.2 km
Holy Cross
5.2 km
St. Hippolytus
4.3 km
Schildhof Gomion
4.1 km
French military cemetery of St. Leonhard
5.3 km
Kapelle zur Schmerzhaften Mutter Gottes auf Karlegg
5.6 km
Unterstickl
5.2 km
Schnitzer
5.9 km
Pfarrwidum Sankt Leonhard in Passeier
5.5 km
Mairhof
5.2 km
Loch
5.4 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes