At 2,744 metres (9,003 ft),[1][2] the Hochwanner (formerly: Kothbachspitze) is the second highest mountain in Germany[3] after the Zugspitze (if the somewhat higher Schneefernerkopf is only considered as a sub-peak of the Zugspitze). In addition the Hochwanner is the highest peak on the main ridge of the Wetterstein (Wettersteinhauptkamm) running from Gatterl to the Upper Wettersteinspitze (Oberen Wettersteinspitze) above Mittenwald in an east–west direction.[4] From the Hochwanner massif there is an all-round view of the Rein valley (Reintal), the Leutasch valley in Austria, the Gais valley, the Zugspitze, the Mieming Chain, the Jubiläumsgrat, the Karwendel mountains and far into the central Alps.[4]
Mountain tour (from the south, partially trackless, Grade I climb in places)
Despite being the second highest peak in Germany and having a north face which drops about 1500 m[2] (one of the highest rock faces in the whole of the Northern Limestone Alps) the Hochwanner has remained a relatively unknown mountain. This is due to its relatively inaccessible location, behind the Alpspitze and hidden by the Höllentalspitze. The more widely known, but lower Watzmann is often wrongly cited as the second highest mountain in Germany.
The easiest route to the summit is from the south from the Rotmoosalm (3 hours) or from Gatterl. Pathless in places or only recognisable by a faint trail it initially runs up steep grass meadows, later over a short rock climb (grade I on the UIAA scale) and then mainly over steep, laborious scree slopes to the summit. The route is sparingly marked with cairns. The north face is a very long climb.
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hochwanner, metres, formerly, kothbachspitze, second, highest, mountain, germany, after, zugspitze, somewhat, higher, schneefernerkopf, only, considered, peak, zugspitze, addition, highest, peak, main, ridge, wetterstein, wettersteinhauptkamm, running, from, g. At 2 744 metres 9 003 ft 1 2 the Hochwanner formerly Kothbachspitze is the second highest mountain in Germany 3 after the Zugspitze if the somewhat higher Schneefernerkopf is only considered as a sub peak of the Zugspitze In addition the Hochwanner is the highest peak on the main ridge of the Wetterstein Wettersteinhauptkamm running from Gatterl to the Upper Wettersteinspitze Oberen Wettersteinspitze above Mittenwald in an east west direction 4 From the Hochwanner massif there is an all round view of the Rein valley Reintal the Leutasch valley in Austria the Gais valley the Zugspitze the Mieming Chain the Jubilaumsgrat the Karwendel mountains and far into the central Alps 4 HochwannerHighest pointElevation2 744 m 9 003 ft Coordinates47 23 45 N 11 3 15 E 47 39583 N 11 05417 E 47 39583 11 05417 Coordinates 47 23 45 N 11 3 15 E 47 39583 N 11 05417 E 47 39583 11 05417GeographyHochwannerLocation in the AlpsLocationBavarian Tyrolian borderParent rangeWettersteinhauptkammClimbingFirst ascent1870 by Hermann von BarthEasiest routeMountain tour from the south partially trackless Grade I climb in places Despite being the second highest peak in Germany and having a north face which drops about 1500 m 2 one of the highest rock faces in the whole of the Northern Limestone Alps the Hochwanner has remained a relatively unknown mountain This is due to its relatively inaccessible location behind the Alpspitze and hidden by the Hollentalspitze The more widely known but lower Watzmann is often wrongly cited as the second highest mountain in Germany The easiest route to the summit is from the south from the Rotmoosalm 3 hours or from Gatterl Pathless in places or only recognisable by a faint trail it initially runs up steep grass meadows later over a short rock climb grade I on the UIAA scale and then mainly over steep laborious scree slopes to the summit The route is sparingly marked with cairns The north face is a very long climb Hochwanner was first climbed by Hermann von Barth in 1870 2 Image gallery Edit View from the summit of the Hochwanner towards the west The north face of the Hochwanner The Hochwanner around 1900See also EditList of highest mountains of Germany Great north faces of the AlpsReferences Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Hochwanner Hochwanner 2744 m at www bergeberge de Accessed on 10 Feb 2010 a b c Hochwanner SummitPost org Retrieved 10 Feb 2010 Hochwanner holiday Germany at en tixik com Accessed on 10 Feb 2010 a b Wettersteingebirge Sudseite Archived 2007 10 09 at the Wayback Machine at www steinmandl de Accessed on 10 Feb 2010 External links Editthe Hochwanner in German Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Hochwanner amp oldid 1088186932, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
