Hochfrottspitze

The Hochfrottspitze is a mountain near Oberstdorf, Germany.[1] It is the highest German mountain in the Allgäu Alps at 2,649 metres (8,691 ft) high. The border with Austria is on its ridge.

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The Hochfrottspitze from the ascent to the Mädelegabel
Elevation2649m
Prominence203 m ↓ Socktalscharte → Hohes Licht
Location
RangeCentral Ridge, Allgäu Alps
Geology
TypeDolomite
Climbing
First ascent1869 by Hermann von Barth

With the Trettachspitze and Mädelegabel, the Hochfrottspitze forms a well known trio of peaks on the main ridge of the Allgäu Alps. It was first climbed in 1869 by Hermann von Barth. The route to the top is difficult to climb.[2] The mountain is made of dolomite.

References

  1. "Mountain Cabins: Hochfrottspitze".[dead link]
  2. "Peakware: Hochfrottspitze Overview". Archived from the original on 2018-02-17.