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Steinfalk

Coordinates: 47°25′38″N 11°30′44″E / 47.427222°N 11.512222°E / 47.427222; 11.512222
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Steinfalk
Steinfalk (eastern side) with Östliche Karwendelspitze in the background
Highest point
Elevation2,347 m (7,700 ft)
Coordinates47°25′38″N 11°30′44″E / 47.427222°N 11.512222°E / 47.427222; 11.512222
Geography
Steinfalk is located in Austria
Steinfalk
Steinfalk
Parent rangeAlps, Karwendel
Climbing
First ascentHermann von Barth, June 30, 1870
Easiest routealpine hike (UIAA I)

Steinfalk (German: Stone Halcon) (elevation 2,347 m (7,700 ft)) is a summit in the Falken Group, a subgroup of the Karwendel range in the Austrian state of Tyrol.

Alpinism

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The Steinfalk can be reached from the Eng Valley passing the Falken Hut (Falkenhütte) as an alpine hike with some climbing parts (UIAA I). It is the only peak in the Falken Group with relatively easy access (except normal alpine hike to Mahnkopf).