The Texelspitze (Italian: Cima Tessa) is the second highest mountain in the Texel group (Gruppo di Tessa) of the Ötztal Alps.[1] The highest mountain of this group is Roteck which is 19m higher.[2]

Texelspitze
Texelspitze from Roteck
Highest point
Elevation3,318 m (10,886 ft)
Prominence145 m (476 ft)
Parent peakRoteck
Coordinates46°43′15″N 10°58′17″E / 46.72083°N 10.97139°E / 46.72083; 10.97139
Geography
Texelspitze is located in Alps
Texelspitze
Texelspitze
Location in the Alps
LocationSouth Tyrol, Italy
Parent rangeÖtztal Alps
Climbing
First ascent22 jul 1871 by Theodor Petersen and his guides L. Ennemoser and J. Hellriegl
Easiest routeOver the southeast face

References

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  1. ^ Klier, Walter (2006). Ötztaler Alpen. Bergverlag Rother. ISBN 978-3-7633-1123-1.
  2. ^ "Roteck / Monterosso". Summit Post. Retrieved October 6, 2022.