Erlspitze

#184 among destinations in Austria

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Erlspitze, at 2,405 m, is the highest mountain of the range to which it gives its name in the southeastern corner of the Karwendel Alps. Its pyramid-shaped summit makes it a good observation peak north of the Erl Saddle and the Solsteinhaus mountain hut. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1886Coordinates: 47°19'12"N, 11°17'6"E

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TyrolAustria

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Erlspitze – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Solsteinhaus, Wildsee, Frau Hitt, Nördlinger Hut.

0.8 miS
Alpine hut, Hiking
Solsteinhaus
22 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Austrian Alps, the Solsteinhaus serves as a beacon of refuge and hospitality for mountaineers and nature enthusiasts alike. This alpine hut, perched at an elevation of 1,805 meters, provides a scenic backdrop for visitors seeking to explore...
4.4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Wildsee, Seefeld in Tirol
113 min walk • The Wildsee, occasionally also called the Seefelder See, is a lake near the Austrian resort of Seefeld in Tirol at the foot of the Gschwandtkopf. It has an area of 6.1 hectares and a maximum depth of 5.1 metres.
3.2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Frau Hitt, Innsbruck
83 min walk • Frau Hitt is an impressive mountain rock that towers over the city of Innsbruck in Austria, constituting one of the most characteristic rock formations in the region. According to local legend, this rock resembles the silhouette of a woman on horseback, making it the...
2.3 miW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Nördlinger Hut
58 min walk • Nestled in the rugged heart of the Austrian Alps, the Nördlinger Hut is an alpine refuge that offers a serene escape amidst the towering peaks. This alpine hut, situated at an elevation of 2,239 meters, is a popular destination for mountaineers and hikers seeking...
2.3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Reither Spitze
59 min walk • Reither Spitze is an awe-inspiring peak located in the heart of the Austrian Alps. Rising to an elevation of 2,374 meters, this mountain is a popular destination for climbers and hikers seeking the thrill of conquering its slopes and the reward of breathtaking views.
3.9 miSW
Church
Zirl Parish Church, Zirl
100 min walk • The Zirl Parish Church, also known as the Holy Cross Parish Church, is the largest place of worship in Zirl, a community in Tyrol, Austria. Built in the 19th century under the auspices of Cons. Peter Alois Bauer and Fruehmesser Alois Moriggl, the painter Franz Plattner decorated the entire interior with frescoes in vivid colours.
2.4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Seefelder Spitze, Seefeld in Tirol
61 min walk • The Seefelder Spitze is a mountain east of Seefeld in Tirol in the Karwendel Alps in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It is 2,221 metres high and there is a summit cross at the top.
2.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Vordere Brandjochspitze, Innsbruck
75 min walk • The Vordere Brandjochspitze is a peak, 2,559 m high, in the Nordkette in the Karwendel range and is one of its highest and most striking peaks.
2.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kleiner Solstein, Innsbruck
56 min walk • The Kleiner Solstein is a mountain, 2,637 m high, in the Nordkette in the Karwendel Alps in the Austrian state of Tyrol. Despite its name it towers above its western neighbour, the Großer Solstein by almost 100 m and is thus the highest summit in the Nordkette.
3.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Zirler Berg
94 min walk • The Zirler Berg near Zirl in the Austrian federal state of Tyrol is a mountain, 1,057 m high, in the Karwendel Alps, a western part of the Northern Limestone Alps.
4.2 miW
Forts and castles
Schlossberg Castle
107 min walk • Schlossberg Castle is a ruined toll castle in the municipality of Seefeld in Tirol in the district of Innsbruck Land in the Austrian state of Tyrol.