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Wildspitze
Photo by Luidger Roeckrath, uploaded by Luidegr Roeckrath
Details
| Elevation (feet): | 12375 |
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| Elevation (meters): | 3772 |
| Continent: | Europe |
| Country: | Austria/Italy |
| Range/Region: | Eastern Alps |
| Range/Region: | Otztal Alps |
| Latitude: | 46.8833 |
| Longitude: | 10.8833 |
| Difficulty: | Basic Snow/Ice Climb |
| Best months for climbing: | Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Year first climbed: | 1861 |
| First successful climber(s): | L. Klotz |
| Nearest major airport: | Innsbruck, Austria |
| Convenient Center: | Vent, Austria |
Description
Wildspitze is the highest peak in the Otztal Alps, and the second highest peak in Austria. It is heavily glaciated, but is a straightforward climb by the normal route. The North Face is 55 degrees and is popular among ice climbers.
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