Mondscheinspitze
Mondscheinspitze is a summit of the Karwendel range in the Austrian state of Tyrol.
| Mondscheinspitze | |
|---|---|
 Mondscheinspitze in wintertime | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,106 m (6,909 ft) |
| Isolation | 3.5 km (2.2 mi)  |
| Coordinates | 47°28′0″N 11°36′49″E |
| Geography | |
| Parent range | Alps, Karwendel |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | rock climb |
Though the name could be translated as Moonshine Peak, Mond originates from romance monticinu, which means small mountain meadow.[1]
Climbing
The Mondscheinspitze is the highest mountain in the Pre-Karwendel range. The summit can be reached from the Eng valley from the west or from the east from Pertisau. Both routes require alpine experience and are rated I or II by the alpine scale.[2]
References
- Georg Jäger: Vordeutsche Almnamen und alpwirtschaftliche Begriffe in Tirol (Teil I). In: Der Alm- und Bergbauer, Folge 6-7/01
- "Montscheinspitze Bergtour Karwendel". tourentipp.com. tourentipp.com. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
View from the summit to the plateau below with a small nameless lake
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