Untere Wildgrubenspitze
The Untere Wildgrubenspitze (rarely Große Wildgrubenspitze) is the highest peak of the Lechquellen Mountains in Austria. It reaches a height of 2,753 m above sea level (AA) and is located west of the ski resort of Zürs.
| Untere Wildgrubenspitze | |
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 The Untere Wildgrubenspitze (far left) and Roggalspitze (2,673 m) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,753 m (AA) (9,032 ft) |
| Prominence | 2,753-1,773 m ↓ Flexen Pass |
| Isolation | 6.6 km → Valluga |
| Coordinates | 47°09′53″N 10°07′34″E |
| Geography | |
  Untere Wildgrubenspitze | |
| Parent range | Lechquellen Mountains |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Upper Carnian - Norian |
| Type of rock | Main dolomite |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1877 by Andreas Madlener (tourist) |
| Normal route | From Zürsersee, ascent protected |
The summit may be reached from the Ravensburger Hut via the Schneegrube, Nadelscharte and southwest arête. This involves grade II to III climbing. The ascent from the northern side, from the Zürsersee is easier and protected with wire cables.
Around a kilometre north is the Obere Wildgrubenspitze with a height of 2,625 m above sea level (AA).
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