Mitterhorn Explained

Mitterhorn
Elevation M:2491
Location:Salzburg, Austria
Range:Alps, Berchtesgaden Alps
Map:Austria
Coordinates:47.4607°N 12.9001°W
Easiest Route:Via Ferrata from Wiechenthaler Hut or Riemann Hut

Mitterhorn (elevation 2491m (8,173feet)) is a summit in the Steinernes Meer of the Berchtesgaden Alps in the Austrian state of Salzburg.

Alpinism

The Mitterhorn can be reached both from the neighboring Persailhorn to the West or the Breithorn to the South as a popular Via Ferrata B-C across the three summits, starting either from Wiechenthaler Hut (Wiechenthaler Hütte) or Riemann Hut (Riemannhütte).