Hochvogel

Hochvogel
Hochvogel
Highest point
Elevation	2,592 m (AA) (8,504 ft)
Prominence	572 m ↓ Hornbachjoch → Großer Krottenkopf
Isolation	5.4 km → Urbeleskarspitze
Coordinates	47°22′52″N 10°26′14″E / 47.38111°N 10.43722°E / 47.38111; 10.43722
Geography
Hochvogel Tyrol, Austria / Bavaria, Germany
Parent range	Hochvogel- and Rosszahn Group, Allgäu Alps
Geology
Age of rock	Triassic
Mountain type	Main dolomite[1] Felsgipfel
Climbing
First ascent	1832 by Trobitius
Normal route	Bad Hindelang – Prinz Luitpold Haus – Hochvogel

The Hochvogel is a 2,592-metre-high (8,504 ft) mountain in the Allgäu Alps. The national border between Germany and Austria runs over the summit. Although only the thirteenth highest summit in the Allgäu Alps, the Hochvogel dominates other parts of Allgäu Alps and the other ranges in the immediate neighbourhood. This is due to the fact that the majority of the higher peaks are concentrated in the central and western part of the Allgäu Alps. The Hochvogel stands on its own in the eastern part of the mountain group; the nearest neighbouring summits are 200 to 300 metres lower. Experienced climbers can ascend the summit on two marked routes.