Schrankogel

The Schrankogel, 3497 m (called the Schrankogl on the AV map) is the second highest mountain in the Stubai Alps. The northeast side of the Schrankogel is steep and snowy; from all other sides the Schrankogel has a rocky character.

  • The Schrankogel (left) seen from the Ruderhofspitze, the formerly entirely firn-covered north flank is becoming increasingly snow-free
    The Schrankogel (left) seen from the Ruderhofspitze, the formerly entirely firn-covered north flank is becoming increasingly snow-free
  • The Schrankogel from the west (Hohe Geige)
    The Schrankogel from the west (Hohe Geige)
  • View looking WSW from the Wildgrat Scharta, showing the Northeast face and the East ridge
    View looking WSW from the Wildgrat Scharta, showing the Northeast face and the East ridge
  • View from halfway up the eastern arête leading to the Ruderhofspitze
    View from halfway up the eastern arête leading to the Ruderhofspitze
Schrankogel
Schrankogel (centre) and Schrandele (right) with the Schwarzenbergferner glacier seen from the south (Hinterer Daunkopf)
Highest point
Elevation3,497 m (AA) (11,473 ft)
Prominence3,497-2,950 m ↓ Notch between the Schrankogel and the Hinterer Daunkopf
Isolation9.7 km → Zuckerhütl
ListingAlpine mountains above 3000 m
Coordinates47°02′41″N 11°05′57″E
Geography
Schrankogel is located in Austria
Schrankogel
Schrankogel
Parent rangeStubai Alps
Climbing
First ascentaround 1840 by Pastor Schöpf from Gries im Sulztal along the western arête
Normal routeGries – Amberger Hut – Hohes Egg - Schrankogel
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