Langkofel
Mountain in Italy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mountain in Italy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Langkofel ([laŋˈkofl]; Italian: Sassolungo [ˌsassoˈluŋɡo]; Ladin: Saslonch; 3,181 m) is the highest mountain of the Langkofel Group in the Dolomites in South Tyrol, Italy. The name translates to "long peak" / "long rock" in all three languages. It stands over the Ladin community of Val Gardena.
Langkofel | |
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Saslonch / Sassolungo | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 3,181 m (10,436 ft) |
Prominence | 1,124 m (3,688 ft)[1] |
Isolation | 11.82 km (7.34 mi) |
Listing | Alpine mountains above 3000 m |
Coordinates | 46°31′29″N 11°44′7″E |
Geography | |
Location | South Tyrol, Italy |
Parent range | Dolomites |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 1869 |
The mountain is a serious climb, and it is essential to bring full climbing equipment. Pitons line the main routes. The normal route starts at the Sella Pass, at about 2,200m above sea level. Paul Grohmann was the first to reach the summit in 1869.[2]
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