Der Geigelstein ist der dritthöchste Berg der Chiemgauer Alpen und der höchste ihrer Gipfel, der vollständig in Bayern gelegen ist. Mit seinem gut 100 Meter langen Gipfelgrat und den schräg abfallenden Flanken ähnelt der Berg vor allem von Süden aus gesehen einem spitzen Hausdach. Proteste gegen die Errichtung eines größeren Skigebiets am Geigelstein führten dazu, dass 1991 ein Areal von gut 300 Hektar unter Naturschutz gestellt wurde. Unter anderem handelt es sich um ein wichtiges Brutgebiet für Wanderfalken.
The Geisler group is part of the Dolomites situated between Funes Valley in the north and Val Gardena in the south. The highest peak of the group is Sass Rigais with 3025 m. The Geisler group is a popular destination for climbers. While the German name of the group probably goes back to a person named “Geisler”, the Ladin name “Le Odles” can be translated as “needles”.
Der Glärnisch ist das höchste Bergmassiv der Schwyzer Alpen. Da er sich vollständig im Kanton Glarus befindet, wird der Glärnisch in anderen Einteilungen der Gebirgsgruppen zu den Glarner Alpen gezählt. Er hat mehrere Gipfel, der höchste von allen ist der Bächistock. Durch die Höhe und die Lage bietet der Berg von seinen Gipfeln fantastische Blicke über den Nordosten der Schweiz.
The Golden Hinde is the highest point on Vancouver Island, located very close to the island's geographical center. Clearly visible from the west coast, it was named after the ship used by Sir Francis Drake, who was the first British to sail around the world in the 16th century. Early alpinists called the mountain “The Rooster's Comb”, due to its apperance, before it got its official name in 1938.
The Gosaukamm is a small mountain massif in the Austrian Dachstein Mountains. The border between the Austrian states of Salzburg and Upper Austria runs along the rough mountain ridge. The Gosaukamm is a popular destination for extreme skiers in the winter due to its steep slopes. Since the danger of avalanches is quite high though, it is recommended only for skilled skiers familiar with the area.
Das Gößeck ist der nördlichste und höchste Gipfel des Reitingstocks in der Steiermark. Zugleich ist es die höchste Erhebung der Eisenerzer Alpen, dem südlichen Teil der Ennstaler Alpen. Im Frühling machen die bewachsenen Hänge des Reiting den Gebirgsstock zu einem der schönsten Blumenberge der Steiermark. Mehr als 70 Orchideenarten wachsen rund um den Berg. Auch die Tierwelt ist vielfältig. So leben hier neben Rotwild auch Gämsen und Steinböcke.
Situated in the Graian Alps, the Gran Paradiso is regarded as the Alps' easiest four-thousander to climb. Many mountaineers prepare here for the challenge of climbing the nearby Mont Blanc. The first Italian national park which spreads around Gran Paradiso is named after the mountain. The park was established in 1856 to protect the endangered Alpine ibex.
The Grand Combin mountain massif is part of the Pennine Alps in the southwest of the Swiss canton of Vallais. Its three major peaks belong to the highest in the entire Alps. Large parts of the mountains are glaciated which is why people also call it a “giant ice block”. The ascent is dangerous but rewards climbers with a magnificient view over clear mountain lakes.
Being only the second highest peak in Wyoming after Gannett Peak, Grand Teton is surely the more famous mountain in the state, as well as one of its best-known landmarks. It is also one of the prime destinations for climbers in the Rocky Mountains. Grand Teton is the highest point in the Teton Range, the geologically youngest Rocky Mountains subrange, with a number of peaks rising up dramatically about 5000 to 7000 feet (1500 - 2100 m) on the eastern side, making it one of the most iconic mountain ranges of the Rockies. The name goes back to French trappers who named the three Tetons, Grand, Middle, and South in the 19th century. The native American name of the Shoshone tribe can be translated with “Hoary Headed Fathers.”
Situated in the centre of Vanoise National Park the Grande Casse plays a crucial part in the protection of the Alpine fauna. Founded in 1963 the national park was supposed to protect endagered species as the Alpine ibex, the number of which climbed back up to 2500. Around the national park there are some of the largest ski resorts in the Alps as “Les 3 Vallées” or “Tignes/Val-d'Isère”.
The summits of the Grandes Jorasses are part of the Mont Blanc massif on the French-Italian border. The highgest peak is Pointe Walker. Besides Eiger and Matterhorn, the Grandes Jorasses' north face is known as one of the greatest challenges for climbers in the Alps.
Granite Peak is the highest point in Montana and in the Beartooth Mountains. Of all the ascents of the US state high points Granite Peak is considered to be one of the most difficult. It was also the last of the state high points to be climbed. The first ascent took place only in 1923. While it is possible, to reach the summit in one day, most mountaineers choose to make the ascent in a two day tour.
The highest mountain of Liechtenstein is part of the Rätikon range and a popular destination for Liechtenstein's sportive inhabitants. The rhine flows seven kilometers west of the summit and takes up the mountain's water. A few kilometers to the north you can find Liechtenstein's only ski resort “Malbun/Sareis”.
Like a boulder tossed aside, the Grimming stands isolated to the east of the Dachstein, and its imposing appearance makes it one of the attractions of Styria. It consists mainly of Dachstein limestone and is a popular destination for climbers. Because of its exposed position, the Grimming played an important role in the surveying of Austria: a wooden survey marker was placed on the summit as early as 1822.
Grintovec is the highest peak of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps. While it is assumed that farmers, herdsmen or hunters from the area were the first to reach the summit of Grintovec the first documented ascent was achieved by the botanist Giovanni Antonio Scopoli om 1759. The mountain top offers a panorama view of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps and when weather conditions are good to the south one can even spot the Adriatic Sea.
Große Kinigat or Monte Cavallino, lying on the border between East Tyrol and the Italian Province of Belluno, was supposed to be sold in 2011. After heavy protests the Austrian government abandoned these plans. The mountain is easy to climb and offers a great panoramic view up to Großvenediger and Großglockner, one of the highlights on the Carnic High Elevation Trail which follows the border between Italy and Austria over 155 kilometres.
The Großer Arber or Great Arber is also known as the "King of the Bavarian Forest", since it is the high point of the mountain range. The mountain is surrounded by nature reserves and two lakes, close to the Czech border. Hiking trails and ski slopes make the Großer Arber an attractive tourist destination. On a clear day the view from the summit reaches as far as to the Alps. Next to the Aber chapel, which is just below the summit, two air force radar stations can be found, as relics of the Cold War.
The Großer Krottenkopf is situated in Tyrol, south of the Bavarian town Oberstdorf. It is the highest point of the Hornbach Chain and the highest summit of the entire Allgäu Alps. The normal route to the Krottenkopf leads from the Alpine club hut Kemptner Hütte via the col Krottenkopfscharte, about 300 meters below the summit on the southern ridge of the mountain.
Der Große Priel ist die höchste Erhebung des Toten Gebirges. Der Gipfel befindet sich im nordöstlichen, oberösterreichischen Teil der Gebirgsgruppe. Durch die Randlage ist der Berg aus dem Alpenvorland in seinem Norden und Osten weithin sichtbar, so etwa aus der ungefähr 60 Kilometer entfernten Landeshauptstadt Linz. 1870 wurde ein etwa acht Meter hohes Gipfelkreuz auf dem Großen Priel errichtet. 2009, ein Jahr nachdem ein schweres Gewitter das Kreuz stark beschädigte, wurde eine Nachbildung auf dem Berg aufgestellt.
Der Große Rettenstein ist der markanteste Gipfel der Kitzbüheler Alpen. Seine felsige Gipfelpyramide ist eine imposante Erscheinung. Sie ragt aus den umliegenden Grasbergen etwa 400 Meter markant hervor und wird auch als „Kitzbüheler Matterhorn“ bezeichnet, obwohl der Berg gerade einmal halb so hoch ist und nur von Norden aus eine gewisse Ähnlichkeit mit dem berühmten Schweizer Namensgeber hat.
The Großer Widderstein, situated in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg, is part of the Allgäu Alps and the highest peak of the Kleinwalstertal and the Southeastern Walsertal Mountains. When making a summit attempt one might cross the path of ibexes. It is still disputed though whether the name of the mountain refers to a male ship or an ibex, both being called “Widder” in German. South of the mountain lies the municapility of Warth. Its ski area Warth-Schröcken has been connected with the area Ski Arlberg since the winter of 2016 / 2017, thus making it Austria's largest ski resort.
The Großes Wiesbachhorn is often seen as the most beautiful three-thousander and a rival to the Großglockner. Even though the mountain is part of the Glockner Group its upper part is quite isolated and allows for a spectacular view of the Fusch valley 2400 m below. The first ascent of the Northwest Face in 1924 is of major importance for Alpinism since for the first time ice nails were used, which were later further developed into ice screws, still being used today.
With a height of 3798 metres the Grossglockner is Austria's highest mountain. Its topographic isolation of 175 kilometres makes it one of the most dominant summits in all of Europe. The view of the summit from the Grossglockner High Alpine Road is famous and has been fascinating mountaineers, hikers and travellers for centuries. The first successful ascent to the summit by Prince-bishop Salm-Reifferscheidt-Krautheim was a major achievement in the history of Alpinism. Today more than 20 routes with varying difficulties lead to the summit from Heiligenblut and from Kals. This mountain print shows the view of the Großglockner from Carinthia. We also created a mountain print with the view from Tyrol, see Großglockner (Tirol). Großglockner (Tirol).
The Grossglockner or Glockner is Austria's highest mountain and one of the most prominent mountains on earth. The view of the summit still fascinates people today. The name of the mountain is probably derived from its bell (German: “Glocke”) -like shape. Besides the first successful summit ascent in 1800 fron Heiligenblut the ascent via the southwest ridge (Stüdlgrat) from Kals, made by the merchant Johann Stüdl, was one of the mile stones in the climbing history of the Grossglockner. Today more than 20 routes with varying difficulties lead to the summit from both Tyrol and Carinthia. This mountain print shows the view of the Großglockner from Tyrol. We also created a mountain print with the view from Carinthia, see Großglockner (Kärnten).
The highest summit of the Austrian state Salzburg lies on the border to Tyrol and is the high point of the Venediger Group, the westernmost mountain range of the High Tauern. The Großvenediger's characteristic summit is determined by its glaciers and the prominent ridges, running along towards all four cardinal points of the compass.
The Grünten is known as the Watcher of the Allgäu and is located south of Kempten, near the fringe of the Alps. During the Middle Ages the Grünten had already been climbed for the first time and a large deposit of iron ore was discovered. From the 15th to the 19th century many mining tunnels were dug. The iron ore production required large amounts of wood and the forest clearings on its slopes gave the Grünten ist name, since in the local dialect it simply means “bald head”.
The Gspaltenhorn is part of the Bernese Alps and rises up to 3436 m. The mountain rock consists mainly of limestone which gives the surface a cliffy and cragged shape. The name comes from the German word “gespalten”, meaning “split” or “cleft”. For climbers the Gspaltenhorn offers multiple routes to the summit with varying degrees of difficulty.
Südlich der deutsch-österreichischen Grenze ragt der Guffert mit seinem felsigen Doppelgipfel empor. Der freistehende Berg ist vom Tegernsee aus prominent sichtbar. Mit abwechslungsreichen Steigen und leichten Kletterstellen ist er ein beliebtes Ziel für Tagestouren. Vom Gipfelplateau aus erwartet einen ein weitreichender Blick über die Bayerischen Voralpen, das Wettersteingebirge, das Karwendel sowie die Hohen Tauern.
Gunnbjørn Fjeld ist der höchste Berg Grönlands und die höchste Erhebung nördlich des Polarkreises. Der ist nach Gunnbjørn Ulvsson benannt, dem ersten europäischen Entdecker Grönlands. Als Teil der Watkins Range erhebt sich Gunnbjørn Fjeld an der Ostküste der Insel. Aufgrund der abgeschiedenen Lage werden nur selten Aufstiegsversuche unternommen. Die erste nachgewiesene Besteigung gelang einer britischen Expedition 1935. Erst über 35 Jahre später, 1987 wurde der Gipfel zum zweiten Mal erreicht.
Half Dome is a prominant rock tower in Yosemite National Park. Its impressive northwest face rises almost 1500 meters (5000 feet) above Yosemite Valley. The mountain is a very popular photo motif as well as a paradise for climbers. While Half Dome was declared absolutely inaccessible for humans in 1865 only ten years later George Anderson was the first to reach the summit after successfully climbing the rock wall. In 1957 the first grade VI climb in North America was achieved at Half Dome.
In the east of Val Badia the summits of Sas dla Crusc rise into the sky. For Alpinists the mountain offers a broad range from easy to the most difficult routes. West of the summit the chapel Santuario di Santa Croce and the mountain refuge Hospiz dla Crusc are situated, which were both named after the mountain. The Sas dla Crusc is mentioned much earlier, for instance in the Ladin legend of the Kingdom of Fanes.
Helvellyn in the Lake District is the third highest and one of the most famous mountains in England. Its 500 meter long summit plateau is particularly striking. In 1926 even a small airplane successfully managed to land on it. On the steep and rocky east face of the Helvellyn, two ridges diverge and enclose the mountain lake Red Tarn. The southern Striding Edge is a popular route for easy climbing and scrambling. Additionally the summit can also be reached by mountain bike.
Südlich des Tegernsees erhebt sich der Hirschberg mit seinem Hauptgipfel im Westen und dem etwa 15 Meter niedrigeren Vorgipfel im Osten. Trotz der vergleichsweise geringen Höhe ist der Berg von Norden her weithin sichtbar und grüßt die Bewohner der Region im bayerischen Voralpenland. Der Gipfel ist über verschiedene Wanderpfade erreichbar und bietet eine hervorragende Aussicht, die bei gutem Wetter vom Rossstein über die Zugspitze bis zum Großglockner reicht.
Im Nordosten von Meran erhebt sich der Hirzer als höchster Gipfel der Sarntaler Alpen mehr als 2 000 Meter über das Passeiertal. Die touristische Region ist gut erschlossen, was auch den Aufstieg auf den Hirzer vergleichsweise einfach macht. Die Hirzerseilbahn befördert ihre Passagiere auf eine Höhe von 1980 Metern. Von der Bergstation führt die Normalroute über die Hirzerhütte zum Gipfel. Rund um den Hirzer befinden sich die für Südtirol typischen Waalwege, die einst zur Bewässerung der Apfelplantagen angelegt wurden.
Die Hochalmspitze ist die höchste Erhebung der Ankogelgruppe. Während der Großglockner oft als König der Tauern bezeichnet wird, gilt die Hochalmspitze, auch aufgrund ihres weiblichen Artikels, als Tauernfürstin. Das passt zu ihrem weissen Gletscherkleid, das sie unterhalb ihrer langen Grate umgibt.
Der Hochfeiler (ital. Gran Pilastro) ist der höchste Berg der Zillertaler Alpen und liegt an der Grenze zwischen Österreich und Italien. Er hat zwei sehr unterschiedliche Seiten. Vom Schlegeisspeicher fällt der Blick auf eine eisige und abweisende Nordwand. Wer sich dagegen aus dem Pfitschertal von Südwesten nähert, sieht auf die Flanken des Hochfeilers, die sich hier vergleichsweise sanft in Richtung Tal ziehen.
