Freiungspitzen

The Freiungspitzen (plural) are a group of 3 peaks in the Erlspitze Group in the Karwendel Alps on the territory of the Austrian municipality of Zirl. The highest summit, the west top, has a height of 2,332 m (AA), the middle top is 2,322 m (AA) and the east top is 2,302 m (AA).[1][2]

Freiungspitzen
Highest point
Elevation2,332 m (AA) (7,651 ft)
Prominence2,332-2,104 m Eppzirler Scharte
Isolation1.5 km Reither Spitze
Coordinates47°19′00″N 11°15′35″E
Geography
Freiungspitzen is located in Austria
Freiungspitzen
Freiungspitzen
Parent rangeErlspitze Group, Karwendel
Geology
Age of rockNorian
Type of rockmain dolomite
Climbing
First ascent1886/1890 by August and Fraja Lieber (tourists)
Normal routeFreiungen Ridgeway

Ascents

The Freiungen Ridgeway (Freiungen-Höhenweg, a partially secured mountain path) between the Nördlinger Hut and the Solsteinhaus runs past the tops. The west top of the Freiungen is easy to ascend.

References

  1. ÖAV: Nördlinger Hütte
  2. According to the BEV the highest summit of the Freiungspitzen is 2,332 m high

Literature

  • Walter Klier: Alpenvereinsführer Karwendel alpin, 15th edn., 2005, Bergverlag Rudolf Rother, Munich, ISBN 3-7633-1121-1
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