The Große Bischofsmütze (German: "great bishop's mitre") is the highest peak in the Gosaukamm range of the Dachstein Mountains, Austria.

Große Bischofsmütze
View from southeast, the Große Bischofsmütze is the right peak, with the Kleine Bischofsmütze on the left
Highest point
Elevation	2,458 m (8,064 ft)[1]
Prominence	612 m (2,008 ft)
Isolation	4.9 km (3.0 mi)
Coordinates	47°29′37″N 13°30′42″E
Naming
English translation	great bishop's mitre, great bishop's hat
Language of name	German
Geography
Große Bischofsmütze Location in Austria
Location	Salzburg, Austria
Parent range	Northern Limestone Alps
Climbing
First ascent	June 28, 1879 by Johann Anhäusler and Johann Steiner

Together with the Kleine Bischofsmütze (2,430 metres (7,970 ft)), the Große Bischofsmütze (2,458 metres (8,064 ft)) forms a distinctive twin-peak, with the two summits separated by the Mützenschlucht ravine. The mountain is in the state of Salzburg, near the border with Upper Austria, and forms part of the larger Northern Limestone Alps.

History

The name of the mountain can be attributed to its characteristic shape, that resembles a bishop's mitre ("Bischofsmütze"). The mountain has also been referred to historically as Gosauer Stein ("Stone of Gosau") due to its location overlooking the town of Gosau.[2]

The Große Bischofsmütze was first ascended on June 28, 1879 by Johann Anhäusler and Johann Steiner.[3]

Two major rockfalls occurred in 1993 that displaced 100,000 tonnes of rock into the valley below, altering the mountain's visual profile.[4]

Geology

The upper parts of the mountain is composed of Dachstein limestone whilst the base is composed of dolomite.[5] The rocks date from the Upper Triassic period.

Climbing

The summit of the Große Bischofsmütze can only be accessed through rock climbing. The "Normal route" has an approach from the south passing through the Mützenschlucht, and on the UIAA climbing scale is graded III.[6] The route is polished, and also commonly used for descent. Some abseil points are present.[7] The Alpine club hut Hofpürglhütte [de] that is directly south of the mountain is a base for many ascents. With a history of rockfalls and a particular fragile eastern side, the mountain is currently monitored to identify changes to its internal structure and assess risk of rock collapse.[4]

Gallery

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  View from the west
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  View from the east
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  More detailed view from the south

See also

• Double summit
• Gosaukamm

References

External links

Media related to Bischofsmütze at Wikimedia Commons

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