| Rittner Horn | |
|---|---|
  Rittner Horn Location in the Alps | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,260 m (7,410 ft) |
| Prominence | 203 m (666 ft)  |
| Isolation | 3.9 km (2.4 mi) |
| Coordinates | 46°36′54″N11°27′39″E / 46.61500°N 11.46083°E Coordinates: 46°36′54″N11°27′39″E / 46.61500°N 11.46083°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | South Tyrol, Italy |
| Parent range | Sarntal Alps |
The Rittner Horn (Italian : Corno del Renon; German : Rittner Horn) is a mountain in South Tyrol, Italy.
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