Maukspitze
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The Maukspitze is a high peak in the Kaisergebirge
in the Northern Limestone Alps
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. To the south, the Maukspitze falls steeply and abruptly (Niedersessel, Hochsessel), in places with vertical rock faces, into the Leukental
towards St. Johann in Tirol
. To the north the Maukspitze drops equally sharply into the Kaiserbach valley
.
. The starting point in each case is the Ackerl Hut
. In addition there are many climbing routes of various grades.
Kaisergebirge
The Kaisergebirge is a mountain range in the Northern Limestone Alps and Eastern Alps. It consists of two main mountain ridges – the Zahmer Kaiser to the north and the Wilder Kaiser to the south. The entire range is situated in the Austrian state of Tyrol between the town of Kufstein and the...
in the Northern Limestone Alps
Northern Limestone Alps
The Northern Limestone Alps are the ranges of the Eastern Alps north of the Central Eastern Alps located in Austria and the adjacent Bavarian lands of southeastern Germany. The distinction from the latter group, where the higher peaks are located, is based on differences in geological composition...
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Location
The Maukspitze represents the easternmost independent summit of the Kaisergebirge mountains. To the east is the crest of the Niederkaiser, to the west the Maukspitze borders on the AckerlspitzeAckerlspitze
At 2,329 metres above sea level, the Ackerlspitze is the second highest peak in the Kaisergebirge range in the east of the Austrian state of Tyrol. The mountain is located in the eastern part of the range, also referred to as the Ostkaiser or East Kaiser. To the east it is flanked by the...
. To the south, the Maukspitze falls steeply and abruptly (Niedersessel, Hochsessel), in places with vertical rock faces, into the Leukental
Leukental
The Leukental is a valley in North Tyrol in the district of Kitzbühel in Austria. The Leukental runs north to south from the Thurn Pass to the Bavarian border, but is not just defined as the main valley but includes several smaller side valleys...
towards St. Johann in Tirol
St. Johann in Tirol
-History:St. Johann is situated in the Leukental, which extends from Jochberg to the Streichen close to the Bavarian border. This region was already settled in the 4th century BC by a Celtic tribe, the Ambisontiers, who pursued copper mining in the surrounding mountains.In 15 B.C...
. To the north the Maukspitze drops equally sharply into the Kaiserbach valley
Kaiserbach valley
The Kaiserbach valley is a mountain valley in the Austrian province of Tyrol in the district of Kitzbühel. The Kaiserbach valley runs from Griesenau to Stripsenjoch; it therefore lies in the eastern part of the Kaisergebirge mountains. To the north it is bordered by the Feldberg, which belongs to...
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Routes
The Maukspitze is a popular viewing point due to its exposed situation, but is not easy to reach from any side. The simplest climb runs from the Wochenbrunneralm in the south via Niedersessel and Südostgrat (I). The Maukspitze is also accessible via a Klettersteig from the AckerlspitzeAckerlspitze
At 2,329 metres above sea level, the Ackerlspitze is the second highest peak in the Kaisergebirge range in the east of the Austrian state of Tyrol. The mountain is located in the eastern part of the range, also referred to as the Ostkaiser or East Kaiser. To the east it is flanked by the...
. The starting point in each case is the Ackerl Hut
Ackerl Hut
The Ackerl Hut is an Alpine club hut in the Wilder Kaiser mountains in Austria. It is run by the Kitzbühel section of the Austrian Alpine Club and lies at a height of below the south faces of the Regalmspitze, Ackerlspitze and Maukspitze.- Facilities:...
. In addition there are many climbing routes of various grades.