Schüsselkarspitze

The Schüsselkarspitze is a peak in the eastern Wetterstein Mountains. It is one of the best-known climbing peaks in the Northern Limestone Alps. It has a multitude of challenging climbing routes, especially through the mighty slabs (Plattenfluchten) of the south face. In the vicinity of the summit is a permanent bothy where climbers may take refuge in emergencies.

Schüsselkarspitze
The Schüsselkarspitze (left) from the southeast
Highest point
Elevation2,551 m above sea level (8,369 ft)
Isolation0.3 km Dreitorspitze
Coordinates47°23′50″N 11°07′11″E
Geography
Schüsselkarspitze
Parent rangeWetterstein Mountains
Climbing
First ascentHeinrich Moser and Oscar Schuster (1894)

The Schüsselkarspitze was first climbed in 1894 by Heinrich Moser and Oscar Schuster who assailed its north flank.[1] Until then the peak had been viewed as unclimbable as a result of several failed attempts.

Sources

  • DAV map: 4/3 Wetterstein und Mieminger Gebirge, Östliches Blatt (1:25,000). 2005

References

  1. Zeitschrift des Deutschen Alpenvereins, Vol. 36, 1905
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