Marchreisenspitze

Marchreisenspitze
Centre right: the Marchreisenspitze; left: the Ampferstein; between: the Kehlbachlspitzen. Taken from the north.
Highest point
Elevation2,620 m (AA) (8,600 ft)
Prominence2,620-2,401 m ↓ Malgrubenscharte
Isolation2.2 km → Steingrubenkogel
Coordinates47°10′21″N 11°18′30″E / 47.1725°N 11.30833°E / 47.1725; 11.30833
Geography
Marchreisenspitze is located in Austria
Marchreisenspitze
Marchreisenspitze
Parent rangeKalkkögel, Stubai Alps
Geology
Age of rockNorian
Type of rockmain dolomite
Climbing
First ascent26 June 1879 by Carl Gsaller (tourist)
Normal routeLustige Bergler Steig

The Marchreisenspitze, at 2,620 m, is the fifth highest summit of the Kalkkögel in the Stubai Alps. Together with the Ampferstein and the Malgrubenspitze, they form the well known Dreigestirn ("Three Stars") above the Axamer Lizum, which are visible far into the Inn valley.