Kreuzspitze (Ammergau Alps) Explained

Kreuzspitze
Elevation:21850NaN0 above sea level
Prominence M:1182
Prominence Ref:[1]
Isolation:10.5 km
Location:Bavaria, Germany
Range:Ammergau Alps
Map:Germany Bavaria
Coordinates:47.5264°N 10.9185°W
Type:plattenkalk in the summit area, otherwise main dolomite[2]
Age:Triassic
Easiest Route:State border – Hochgrießkar – Kreuzspitze

The Kreuzspitze (2,185 m) is the highest mountain in the Bavarian section of the Ammergau Alps and is the 21st highest mountain in Germany.

The mountain is located southeast of the Ammer Saddle. The easiest route to the summit is along the normal path from the north through the Hochgrieß Cirque (Hochgrießkar). A more scenic and varied route, however, is over the Kreuzspitzl to the south and then along the scenic ridge (UIAA climbing grade I to II) to the main peak. The mountain also offers a challenging ski tour through the Hochgrieß Cirque.[3]

The surrounding peaks of Frieder, Geierköpfe and Schellschlicht are also popular tour destinations.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kreuzspitze - peakbagger. peakbagger.com. 20 March 2015.
  2. Geologische Karte von Bayern mit Erläuterungen (1:500,000). Bayerisches Geologisches Landesamt, 1998.
  3. http://www.tourentipp.de/de/touren/details.php?id=494 Routen description of the ski tour