The Taschachwand is a mountain in the Weisskamm group of the Ötztal Alps best known for its north face.[1] In combination with the north faces of the Petersenspitze and the Hinterer Brochkogel it forms the challenging Ötztaler Eisexpress route to the Wildspitze.

Taschachwand
Taschachwand is located in Austria
Taschachwand
Taschachwand
Location in Austria
Highest point
Elevation3,365 m (11,040 ft)
Prominence25 m (82 ft)
Parent peakPetersenspitze
Coordinates46°53′42″N 10°50′45″E / 46.89500°N 10.84583°E / 46.89500; 10.84583
Geography
LocationTyrol, Austria
Parent rangeÖtztal Alps
Climbing
First ascent1940 by Karl Prusik (first ascent of the north face)
Easiest routeFrom the Taschach Haus over the Taschachferner (glacier)
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References

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  1. ^ Klier, Walter (2006). Ötztaler Alpen. Bergverlag Rother. ISBN 978-3-7633-1123-1.