Eidechsspitze, Mountain summit in Terenten, Italy

Eidechsspitze, known locally as Hegedex, is a 2,738-metre summit in the Pfunderer Berge, a subgroup of the southern Zillertal Alps. It rises freely on the ridge east of Pfunderer Tal and dominates views of the Pustertal from the Brixen area. Its broad, steep west flank drops into Pfunderer Tal, while the Altberg pre-summit (2,385 m) and Terenten's settlement terrace lie to the south.

Local farmers created paths across the mountain over centuries as they moved between Terenten and Vintl for farming and daily work. Those historical routes form the basis of the hiking trails that exist on the mountain today.

The name Hegedex is the Tyrolean dialect word for lizard, recorded in 1336 as "spiz des Egedaechs". Egon Kühebacher links it to lizards on the sunlit southern slopes; others connect it to a legend placing a sorcerer's seat on the mountain. Locals still call the peak simply der Hegedex.

The main trail starts from the Val Vena parking area near Terenten and involves a significant elevation gain that requires solid fitness level. Good mountain gear and sturdy footwear are necessary for handling the steep sections and rocky terrain.

The name Hegedex, Tyrolean dialect for lizard, appears in records as early as 1336 as "spiz des Egedaechs"; the form Eidechsspitze is documented from 1840. Egon Kühebacher links it to lizards on the sun-exposed southern slopes, while other explanations tie it to a legend placing a sorcerer's seat on the mountain.