Kesselkogel

The Kesselkogel (Italian: Catinaccio d'Antermoia) is the highest mountain of the Rosengarten group in the Dolomites in South Tyrol, Italy.

Kesselkogel
Catinaccio d' Antermoia
Kesselkogel SSW
Highest point
Elevation	3,002 m (9,849 ft)[1]
Prominence	814m[1]
Listing	Alpine mountains above 3000 m
Coordinates	46°28′27″N 11°38′37″E
Geography
Kesselkogel Location in the Alps
Location	South Tyrol, Italy
Parent range	Dolomites
Climbing
First ascent	1873 by C. Comyn Tucker, T.H. Carson, A. Bernard

Climbing routes

The peak falls on all four sides with near vertical walls, although the ledges between the rocks allow it to be climbed. It is a popular peak to climb during the summer thanks to its summit view, which on a clear day takes in all of the famous Dolomitic peaks to the east, and the Brenta Group and Ortler Alps can be seen in the northeast.^[2]

There are two vie ferrate on the east and west faces that allow less experienced mountaineers to reach the summit. Even though this climb is graded easy to medium difficulty (A/B), it requires proper gear and a helmet for safety.^[3] The summit ridge includes some exposed and unprotected sections.

Climbing history

It was first climbed in 1873.