Kreuzspitze (Ammergau Alps)
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The Kreuzspitze is the highest mountain in the Bavarian part of the Ammergau Alps
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The mountain is located southeast of the Ammer Saddle. The easiest route to the summit is along the normal path from the north through the Hochgrieß Cirque (Hochgrießkar). A more scenic and varied route, however, is over the Kreuzspitzl to the south and then along the scenic ridge (UIAA climbing grade I to II) to the main peak. The mountain also offers a challenging ski tour through the Hochgrieß Cirque.
The surrounding peaks of Frieder
, Geierköpfe and Schellschlicht
are also popular tour destinations.
Ammergau Alps
The Ammergau Alps are a mountain range in the Northern Limestone Alps in the states of Bavaria and Tyrol . They cover an area of about 30 x 30 km and begin at the outer edge of the Alps...
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The mountain is located southeast of the Ammer Saddle. The easiest route to the summit is along the normal path from the north through the Hochgrieß Cirque (Hochgrießkar). A more scenic and varied route, however, is over the Kreuzspitzl to the south and then along the scenic ridge (UIAA climbing grade I to II) to the main peak. The mountain also offers a challenging ski tour through the Hochgrieß Cirque.
The surrounding peaks of Frieder
Friederspitz
Friederspitz is a mountain of Bavaria, Germany....
, Geierköpfe and Schellschlicht
Schellschlicht
Schellschlicht is a mountain of Bavaria, Germany....
are also popular tour destinations.
Sources
- Dieter Seibert: AVF Allgäuer Alpen und Ammergauer Alpen, Rother Verlag Munich, 2004, ISBN 3-7633-1126-2