The Greitspitz (also spelled Greitspitze) (2,871 m; also referenced as 2,872 m [3]) is a mountain of the Samnaun Alps, located on the border between Switzerland and Austria. It lies approximately halfway between Samnaun and Ischgl.

Greitspitz
Greitspitze
Greitspitz with the Fimbatal in the Background.
Highest point
Elevation2,871[1] m (9,419 ft)
Prominence138 m (453 ft)[2]
Parent peakVesulspitze
Coordinates46°58′13″N 10°20′03″E / 46.97028°N 10.33417°E / 46.97028; 10.33417
Geography
Greitspitz is located in Alps
Greitspitz
Greitspitz
Location in the Alps
LocationGraubünden, Switzerland
Tyrol, Austria
Parent rangeSamnaun Alps
Greitspitz Peak

In winter it is part of the ski area Silvretta Arena.

References

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  1. ^ Bundesamt für Eich- und Vermessungswesen: AMAP Online
  2. ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Viderjoch (2,729).
  3. ^ Kompass Karten: maps.kompass.at Archived 2015-07-15 at the Wayback Machine
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