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Großer Rettenstein

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valley. Its isolated location also makes the summit an outstanding viewing point and it is therefore a popular destination. To the north the Rettenstein sends a long ridge out to the Spiessnägel, that separates the
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municipality) in the upper Pinzgau to the south. Here the way runs initially along a drivable forest track (close to the public) through the
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is required for this route. As a variation on the descent, fit hikers can take the long ridgeway over the Spiessnägel.
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View of the NE flank of the Großer Rettenstein. The summit is in the centre of the 3 rock pinaccles.
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View from Gampenkogel of the mighty summit block of the Großer Rettenstein. Background:
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Although not the highest mountain in the Kitzbühel Alps (that honour goes to the
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Information about the protected landscape with interactive map
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View of the Großer Rettenstein from the Pengelstein in winter.
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Another approach option is possible from the Mühlbach valley (
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phyllite). The Rettenstein is the dominating peak of the
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Elevation
m (AA)
Coordinates
47°19′00″N 12°17′00″E / 47.316667°N 12.283333°E / 47.316667; 12.283333
Großer Rettenstein is located in Austria
Tyrol
Salzburg
Austria
Parent range
Kitzbühel Alps
Kitzbühel Alps
m (AA)
Kreuzjoch
limestone
grauwacke
quartz
Spertental
protected landscape
Pine
Spruce
Gentian
Willow Gentian
Edelweiss
Monkshood
Rock Ptarmigan
Black Grouse
Capercaillie
Red Deer
Chamois

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