
Bischofsmütze
Overview
Elevation:
2,458m
/
8,064ft
Prominence:
612m
/
2,007ft
Mountain Range:
Northern Limestone Alps
Continent:
Europe
Country:
Austria
First ascent:
1879
Description
The Bischofsmütze, translating to 'The Bishop's Mitre', is a twin-summit mountain in the Austrian state of Salzburg. The highest peak is the Große Bischofsmütze (2,458m) to the northeast side, with the other peak being the Kleine Bischofsmütze (2,430m). In the middle of the two peaks lies the Mützenschlucht ravine.