Hochwand

Hochwand (2,719 m) is a mountain in the Mieming Range in Tyrol, Austria.

Hochwand
Hochwand from the north
Highest point
Elevation2,719 m (8,921 ft)
Prominence402 m (1,319 ft)[1]
Isolation1.9 km (1.2 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
Coordinates47°36′N 11°02′E
Geography
Hochwand is located in Alps
Hochwand
Hochwand
Location in the Alps
LocationTyrol, Austria
Parent rangeMieming Range
Climbing
First ascentHermann von Barth, 1873[2]

It is most famous for its impressive north face, which tumbles for 1,300 m down into the Gaistal valley below. The normal route to the summit is from the south, where the slopes are less steep. It is a very difficult climb from all sides and much scrambling is required to reach the summit. Climbs usually begin at the village of Wildermieming.[2]

References

  1. "Austria - Europeaklist". Mark Trengove. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  2. "Hochwand - Summitpost". summitpost.org. Retrieved 10 November 2019.


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