Monte Lovello

Monte Lovello and its secondary peaks Kleiner Löffler and Tribbachspitze are part of the Zillertal Alps

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The hamlets Rotberg and Trippach above Lutago and the majestic summits of the Zillertal Alps.
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The Monte Lovello is one of the most important peaks of the Zillertal Alps at the border between Italy and Austria.
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The 3,379-m high summit seen from Costa Molini in the Valle Aurina.
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The southern ridge of Monte Lovello (3,379 m a.s.l., known as Grosser Löffler in German), marks the border between Italy and Austria. The mountain borders the Valle Aurina in the south (the village of Cadipietra is only 6.5 km as the crow flies from the summit) and the Zillertal valley in the north.

Its first ascension dates back to September 1843 and was made along a path starting from Ginzling in the Zillertal valley. This itinerary is still known for being one of the easiest routes leading up to the summit. Until 1843 Monte Lovello was thought to be the highest peak of Tyrol.

The pyramid-shaped Monte Lovello and its glaciers are easily accessible from the Sasso Nero hut at 2,922 m a.s.l. in the Valle Aurina in South Tyrol. This route leads past the impressive Floitenkees before ascending to the peak.

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