Hintere Bachofenspitze
| Hintere Bachofenspitze | |
|---|---|
The Hintere Bachofenspitze from the northwest | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,668 m (AA) (8,753 ft) |
| Coordinates | 47°N 11°E / 47°N 11°E |
| Geography | |
North of Innsbruck | |
| Parent range | Gleirsch-Halltal Chain, Karwendel |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Triassic |
| Mountain type | Wetterstein limestone |
| Climbing | |
| Normal route | Southwest side, UIAA II |
The Hintere Bachofenspitze in the Karwendel mountains of Tyrol is 2,668 metres (8,753 ft) high and forms the northernmost point of the parish of Thaur in the Inn Valley. Since the erection of a summit cross, that was set up in October 2003 by Franz Brunner and Fritz Gostner, this summit has enjoyed growing popularity.