Schüsselkarspitze

Coordinates: 47°23′50″N 11°07′11″E / 47.39722°N 11.11972°E / 47.39722; 11.11972
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Schüsselkarspitze
The Schüsselkarspitze (left) from the southeast
Highest point
Elevation2,551 m above sea level (8,369 ft)
Isolation0.3 km → Dreitorspitze
Coordinates47°23′50″N 11°07′11″E / 47.39722°N 11.11972°E / 47.39722; 11.11972
Geography
Schüsselkarspitze is located in Austria
Schüsselkarspitze
Schüsselkarspitze
Parent rangeWetterstein Mountains
Climbing
First ascentHeinrich Moser and Oscar Schuster (1894)

The Schüsselkarspitze is a peak in the eastern Wetterstein Mountains. It is one of the best-known climbing peaks in the Northern Limestone Alps. It has a multitude of challenging climbing routes, especially through the mighty slabs (Plattenfluchten) of the south face. In the vicinity of the summit is a permanent bothy where climbers may take refuge in emergencies.

The Schüsselkarspitze was first climbed in 1894 by Heinrich Moser and Oscar Schuster who assailed its north flank.[1] Until then the peak had been viewed as unclimbable as a result of several failed attempts.

Sources[edit]

  • DAV map: 4/3 Wetterstein und Mieminger Gebirge, Östliches Blatt (1:25,000). 2005

References[edit]

  1. ^ Zeitschrift des Deutschen Alpenvereins, Vol. 36, 1905