Hohe Kreuzspitze, Mountain summit in South Tyrol, Italy

Hohe Kreuzspitze is a 2743-meter summit situated between the Ratschings and Passeier valleys in the Eisack region of northern Italy. The mountain is accessible through several marked routes that climbers of different abilities can follow.

The Hohe Kreuzspitze lies on the ridge separating the Passeier and Ratsching valleys, and its summit is the point where the municipalities of Moos, St. Leonhard and Ratschings meet. The mountain is built mainly of marble. Three marked trails reach the summit cross: from the northeast in the Ratsching valley, from Stuls to the southwest, and over the exposed east ridge, which is also used by ski tourers in winter.

The summit marks the meeting point of the municipalities of Moos in Passeier, St. Leonhard in Passeier and Ratschings, so the summit cross stands on a three-way municipal boundary. The Italian name Punta Altacroce is used alongside the German one. The mountain is climbed from the Ratschings valley, from Stuls and over the exposed east ridge.

The summit is reachable by several marked trails of varying difficulty that take anywhere from a few hours to half a day depending on the route chosen. Start early in the morning and bring layers for changing weather conditions.

The summit marks the meeting point of three municipalities: Moos, St. Leonhard and Ratschings. Its Italian name is Punta Altacroce, and the peak is built mainly of marble, which distinguishes it from neighbouring summits.