Watzespitze

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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Watzespitze or Waze is the highest mountain in the Kaunergrat group of the Ötztal Alps. It is located in Tyrol, Austria. The mountain has two summits, the main summit and the south summit at 3,503m. It is located between the valleys of Kaunertal in the east and Pitztal in the west. The mountain is a challenging climb due to its hanging glaciers and steep ridges. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1869Elevation: 11591 ftProminence: 1611 ftCoordinates: 46°59'22"N, 10°48'43"E

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TyrolAustria

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

Nearby attractions include: Hinterer Brunnenkogel, Innere Schwarze Schneid, Rifflsee, Verpeilspitze.

5.8 miSE
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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Rifflsee
61 min walk • Rifflsee is a lake of Tyrol, Austria. It is the largest lake in the Ötztal Alps. The mountain lake is located in the Kaunergrat west of the Pitztal and is a typical moraine reservoir.
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Verpeilspitze
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Puitkogel
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Luibiskogel
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Natural attraction, Valley
Pitztal, Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Seekogel
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