Rosenjoch

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Rosenjoch
Rosenjoch von Norden 2.jpg
The Rosenjoch from the north
Highest point
Elevation2,796 m (AA) (9,173 ft)
Prominence466 m ↓ Mölsjoch
Isolation7.2 km → 
Coordinates47°10′48″N 11°32′36″E / 47.1799028°N 11.5432472°E / 47.1799028; 11.5432472Coordinates: 47°10′48″N 11°32′36″E / 47.1799028°N 11.5432472°E / 47.1799028; 11.5432472
Geography
Rosenjoch is located in Austria
Rosenjoch
Rosenjoch
Parent rangeTux Alps
Geology
Age of rockPalaeozoic
Type of rockMetamorphic rocks of the Innsbruck quartz-phyllite complex

The Rosenjoch is a mountain, 2,796 m (AA), and the highest point of the and Arztal in the western Tux Alps. The top which bears a summit cross lies on the Inn Valley Mountain Trail (Inntaler Höhenweg) between the and in the Wattentaler Lizum and is thus frequently climbed in summer. The Rosenjoch may also be reached from the .

In late winter and early spring the Rosenjoch is popular with skiers. Nevertheless, its ascent requires safe conditions.

Summit cross on the Rosenjoch

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