Kesselkogel

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Kesselkogel
Catinaccio d' Antermoia
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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″N11°38′37″E / 46.47417°N 11.64361°E / 46.47417; 11.64361 Coordinates: 46°28′27″N11°38′37″E / 46.47417°N 11.64361°E / 46.47417; 11.64361
Geography
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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

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

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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.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Kesselkogel - peakbagger". peakbagger.com. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  2. "Kesselkogel - summitpost". summitpost.org. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  3. "Tour description on Rifugio del Catinaccio website".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)