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Urbeleskarspitze
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The Urbeleskarspitze
Highest point
Elevation 2632m
Prominence 375 m ↓ Schönecker Scharte
Isolation 8.9 km → Großer Krottenkopf
Geography
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Parent range Allgäu Alps (Hornbach chain)
Geology
Mountain type Dolomite (Triassic)
Rock summit
Type of rock Dolomite (Triassic)
Climbing
First ascent 1869 Hermann von Barth
Normal route Hinterhornbach – Kaufbeurer Haus – Urbeleskarspitze

The Urbeleskarspitze is a tall mountain in the Allgäu Alps. It stands at 2,632 metres (8,635 feet) high. This makes it one of the highest peaks in the area. You can find it in Tyrol, Austria.

This mountain is very important in the Allgäu Alps. It is the fifth tallest mountain in the entire range. It is also the second tallest mountain in the Hornbach chain. The Urbeleskarspitze is located right next to the Bretterspitze. Both are part of the impressive Hornbach chain.

What is Urbeleskarspitze Made Of?

The Urbeleskarspitze is made of a type of rock called dolomite. Dolomite is a strong, hard rock. It often forms beautiful, bell-shaped summits. This mountain's top looks like a bell. Dolomite rocks are very old. They formed during the Triassic period. This was millions of years ago.

Climbing the Mountain

Climbing the Urbeleskarspitze is a big challenge. The first person to officially climb it was Hermann von Barth. He reached the summit in 1869. However, many people believe that local climbers had already reached the top before him. They might not have recorded their climbs.

There are no easy ways to get to the top of Urbeleskarspitze. Only two main routes are used by climbers. Both of these paths are quite difficult. They require skill and experience. Climbers often start their journey from Hinterhornbach. They then head towards the Kaufbeurer Haus. From there, they continue their climb to the Urbeleskarspitze summit.

Images for kids

  • Urbeleskarspitze

    The Urbeleskarspitze

  • Klimmspitze Wasserfallkarspitze Urbeleskarspitze

    The Urbeleskarspitze from the north

  • Urbeleskarspitze vom Urbeleskar aus

    The northwest side of the Urbeleskarspitze seen from Urbeleskar

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