Mondscheinspitze is a summit of the Karwendel range in the Austrian state of Tyrol.

Mondscheinspitze
Mondscheinspitze in wintertime
Highest point
Elevation2,106 m (6,909 ft)
Coordinates47°28′0″N 11°36′49″E / 47.46667°N 11.61361°E / 47.46667; 11.61361
Geography
Mondscheinspitze is located in Austria
Mondscheinspitze
Mondscheinspitze
Parent rangeAlps, Karwendel
Climbing
Easiest routerock climb

Though the name could be translated as Moonshine Peak, Mond originates from romance monticinu, which means small mountain meadow.[1]

Climbing edit

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 edit

  1. ^ Georg Jäger: Vordeutsche Almnamen und alpwirtschaftliche Begriffe in Tirol (Teil I). In: Der Alm- und Bergbauer, Folge 6-7/01
  2. ^ "Montscheinspitze Bergtour Karwendel". tourentipp.com. tourentipp.com. Retrieved 12 August 2014.