Hochwanner

At 2,744 metres (9,003 ft),[1][2] the Hochwanner (formerly: Kothbachspitze) is the second highest mountain in Germany[3] after the Zugspitze (if the somewhat higher Schneefernerkopf is only considered as a sub-peak of the Zugspitze). In addition the Hochwanner is the highest peak on the main ridge of the Wetterstein (Wettersteinhauptkamm) running from Gatterl to the Upper Wettersteinspitze (Oberen Wettersteinspitze) above Mittenwald in an east–west direction.[4] From the Hochwanner massif there is an all-round view of the Rein valley (Reintal), the Leutasch valley in Austria, the Gais valley, the Zugspitze, the Mieming Chain, the Jubiläumsgrat, the Karwendel mountains and far into the central Alps.[4]

Hochwanner
Highest point
Elevation2,744 m (9,003 ft)
Coordinates47°23′45″N 11°3′15″E 
Geography
Hochwanner
Location in the Alps
LocationBavarian / Tyrolian border
Parent rangeWettersteinhauptkamm
Climbing
First ascent1870 by Hermann von Barth
Easiest routeMountain tour (from the south, partially trackless, Grade I climb in places)

Despite being the second highest peak in Germany and having a north face which drops about 1500 m[2] (one of the highest rock faces in the whole of the Northern Limestone Alps) the Hochwanner has remained a relatively unknown mountain. This is due to its relatively inaccessible location, behind the Alpspitze and hidden by the Höllentalspitze. The more widely known, but lower Watzmann is often wrongly cited as the second highest mountain in Germany.

The easiest route to the summit is from the south from the Rotmoosalm (3 hours) or from Gatterl. Pathless in places or only recognisable by a faint trail it initially runs up steep grass meadows, later over a short rock climb (grade I on the UIAA scale) and then mainly over steep, laborious scree slopes to the summit. The route is sparingly marked with cairns. The north face is a very long climb.

Hochwanner was first climbed by Hermann von Barth in 1870.[2]

See also: List of the highest mountains in Germany and Great north faces of the Alps

  • View from the summit of the Hochwanner towards the west
  • The north face of the Hochwanner
  • The Hochwanner around 1900
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References
  1. Hochwanner 2744 m at www.bergeberge.de. Accessed on 10 Feb 2010.
  2. "Hochwanner". SummitPost.org. Retrieved 10 Feb 2010.
  3. Hochwanner - holiday Germany at en.tixik.com. Accessed on 10 Feb 2010.
  4. Wettersteingebirge: Südseite Archived 2007-10-09 at the Wayback Machine at www.steinmandl.de. Accessed on 10 Feb 2010.
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