Steinfalk

Steinfalk

Steinfalk (eastern side) with Östliche Karwendelspitze in the background
Highest point
Elevation 2,347 m (7,700 ft)
Coordinates 47°25′38″N 11°30′44″E / 47.427222°N 11.512222°E / 47.427222; 11.512222Coordinates: 47°25′38″N 11°30′44″E / 47.427222°N 11.512222°E / 47.427222; 11.512222
Geography
Steinfalk

Tyrol, Austria

Parent range Alps, Karwendel
Climbing
First ascent Hermann von Barth, June 30, 1870
Easiest route alpine hike (UIAA I)

Steinfalk (German: Stone Halcon) (elevation 2,347 m (7,700 ft)) is a summit in the Falken Group, a subgroup of the Karwendel range in the Austrian state of Tyrol.

Alpinism

The Steinfalk can be reached from the Eng Valley passing the Falken Hut (Falkenhütte) as an alpine hike with some climbing parts (UIAA I). It is the only peak in the Falken Group with relatively easy access (except normal alpine hike to Mahnkopf).

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