Langkofel

The Saslonch, Sassolungo or Langkofel (Ladin: Saslonch; Italian: Sassolungo [ˌsassoˈluŋɡo]; German: Langkofel [laŋˈkofl]) (3,181m) is the highest mountain of the Langkofel Group in the Dolomites in South Tyrol, Italy. The name translates to "long peak" / "long rock" in all three languages. It stands over the Ladin community of Val Gardena.

Langkofel
Saslonch / Sassolungo
Highest point
Elevation3,181 m (10,436 ft)
Prominence1,124 m (3,688 ft)[1]
ListingAlpine mountains above 3000 m
Coordinates46°31′29″N 11°44′7″E
Geography
Langkofel
Location in the Alps
LocationSouth Tyrol, Italy
Parent rangeDolomites
Climbing
First ascent1869

Climbing

The mountain is a serious climb, and it is essential to bring full climbing equipment. Pitons line the main routes. The normal route starts at the Sella Pass, at about 2,200m above sea level. Paul Grohmann was the first to reach the summit in 1869.[2]

References

  1. "Langkofel - peakbagger". peakbagger.com. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
  2. "Sassolungo - Langkofel - summitpost". Summitpost. Retrieved 12 February 2015.

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