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The Große Solstein is a mountain, on the western corner of the Nordkette range in the Karwendel mountains near Zirl in the Austrian state of Tyrol. Its summit may be ascended on various mountain tour routes either from the Solsteinhaus or from the New Magdeburg Hut. These routes are described as not difficult but require stamina. The crossing to the higher peak of the Kleiner Solstein, despite its name the highest in the Nordkette, is described in that article.Address : Großer Solstein, 6170 Zirl, Austria
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Kleiner SolsteinThe Kleiner Solstein is a mountain, 2,637 m high, in the Nordkette in the Karwendel Alps in the Austrian state of Tyrol. The normal route to the Kleiner Solstein runs from the saddle between the Großer and Kleiner Solstein, initially crossing a small ridge of rock then over schrofen from the south to the flat summit ridge following a waymarked route to the top.
ErlspitzeErlspitze is a mountain with three major ridges located at the south west corner of the Karwendel. Its pyramid-shaped summit makes it a good observation peak north of the Erl Saddle and the Solsteinhaus mountain hut. Erlspitze is a major viewpoint which offers a splendid panorama with a great view of the alpine main ridge, Wetterstein and Karwendel mountains.
SchafreuterThe Schafreuter is the highest peak in the Vorkarwendel and therefore offers a fantastic panorama. It is a popular destination both in summer for hiking and winter for ski tours. The ascent to the summit on this hike is not difficult for experienced hikers, but leads a few meters over steep crags that require sure-footedness.
Hohe WarteHohe Warte is a peak in Tyrol and has an elevation of 2,238 metres. Hohe Warte is situated nearby to Gampes Spitze, and close to Hoher Napf. The present normal route to the top runs from the Aspach Hut above Innsbruck and poses no great difficulties. It runs through schrofen terrain up to the Gamswart Saddle, then for a short way along the western ridge to the summit.
Hintere BrandjochspitzeThe Hintere Brandjochspitze is a summit roughly 200 metres northwest of the Vordere Brandjochspitze in the Nordkette range above Innsbruck. The summit may be reached in 20 minutes from the Vordere Brandjochspitze at climbing grade UIAA I through a gully left of the arête.
Vordere BrandjochspitzeThe Vordere Brandjochspitze is a peak, 2,559 m high, in the Nordkette in the Karwendel range and is one of its highest and most striking peaks. In its immediate vicinity to the north-northwest is its sister summit, the Hintere Brandjochspitze, which is about 40 metres higher. To the south a prominent arête runs over to the Brandjochkreuz and the Achselkopf and down to the Innsbruck quarter of Hötting. To the east, the main ridge of the Nordkette runs over to Frau Hitt.
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