Öfnerspitze facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Öfnerspitze |
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![]() The Krottenspitze and Öfnerspitze from the Kratzer
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2576m |
Prominence | 133 m ↓ Marchergang → Großer Krottenkopf |
Isolation | 0.6 km → Großer Krottenkopf |
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Parent range | Allgäu Alps, (Hornbach chain) |
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Mountain type | Dolomite |
Climbing | |
First ascent | during an 1854 survey |
The Öfnerspitze is a rocky mountain located in the Allgäu Alps. It stands at a height of 2,576 metres (8,451 ft) (about 8,451 feet). This mountain is found southeast of the Krottenspitze and is connected to it by a flat ridge of rock.
About the Öfnerspitze
The Öfnerspitze is made of a type of rock called Dolomite. Dolomite is a mineral similar to limestone, often found in mountains. The mountain is known for being quite rugged.
Climbing the Mountain
There are no marked paths or trails that lead to the top of the Öfnerspitze. Because of this, it is not a mountain that many people climb. It's considered a challenge for experienced climbers.
First Ascent
The first time anyone officially climbed the Öfnerspitze was in 1854. It was climbed by a team of people who were surveying the area. A survey team measures and maps out land, so they were likely exploring the region to create maps.
Gallery
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The Krottenspitze and the Öfnerspitze seen from the Muttlerkopf mountain.
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A view of the Öfnerspitze from the Großer Krottenkopf.