Ortler

Ortler, at 3,905 meters, is South Tyrol's highest mountain and the Ortler Alps' main peak. It is also known as "King Ortler" because of its majestic appearance. It was the first mountain to be climbed in 1804 and is considered to be one of the most significant mountains in alpine history. The mountain is distinguished by three prominent ridges. The ascent to the heavily glaciated mountain's summit is a strenuous high-altitude trek. The north face of Ortler is also well-known for having the Eastern Alps' longest ice route, which is considered extremely difficult to climb. The view from the summit reaches as far as the Bernina Range and the Dolomites on a clear day. During World War I, the Ortler also played a significant role. The Ortler Front was the highest gun emplacement in the Alps at the time.

The massive mountain has a long north ridge that ends at the village of Gomagoi and separates the Trafoi and Sulden valleys. It is capped by a glacier on the northwest flank and has a long north ridge that ends at the village of Gomagoi. The Hochjoch is located on the main ridge of the Ortler Alps, which forms the border between the provinces of Sondrio and South Tyrol. The Thurwieserspitze and Trafoier Wall are to the west of this main ridge, while the Monte Zebrù and the majestic Königspitze are to the southeast. The impressive lineup of Königspitze, Zebru, and Ortler is known as "das Dreigestirn" from nearby mountains in the northeast (the three heavenly bodies).

Elevation: 3,905 m

Location: South Tyrol, Italy