Wildspitze

Wildspitze, located on the white ridge, is Austria's second tallest (3,770 meters) peak and the highest mountain in the tztal Alps and North Tyrol. The mountain features twin glaciated summits, making it popular for ice climbers. The North Face is 55 degrees and ideal for climbing in July, August, and September.

The north and south peaks of Wildspitze are separate. The summit cross is located on the south peak, which is 3768 meters high. The North peak is dominated by a massive snowcap that is melting as a result of global warming. The North peak used to be the highest point on Wildspitze, however owing to global warming, the northern summit has been significantly losing height ("Bergsteiger" issue 1/02, page15). Most guides and maps gave the altitude of Wildspitze as 3772 meters, although the most recent statistics offer 3765 meters for the Northern peak and 3768 meters for the Southern summit. As a result of global warming, the southern peak is now the highest point on Wildpsitze, at 3768 meters (other sources say 3770m though). Because the south top is made of rocks, the elevation is unlikely to alter very soon.

Height: 3,770 meters

Location: Weißkamm, Austria