Schrankogel

Schrankogel
Schrankogel (centre) and Schrandele (right) with the Schwarzenbergferner glacier seen from the south (Hinterer Daunkopf)
Highest point
Elevation	3,497 m (AA) (11,473 ft)
Prominence	3,497-2,950 m ↓ Notch between the Schrankogel and the Hinterer Daunkopf
Isolation	9.7 km → Zuckerhütl
Listing	Alpine mountains above 3000 m
Coordinates	47°02′41″N 11°05′57″E
Geography
Schrankogel Tyirol, Austria
Parent range	Stubai Alps
Climbing
First ascent	around 1840 by Pastor Schöpf from Gries im Sulztal along the western arête
Normal route	Gries – Amberger Hut – Hohes Egg - Schrankogel

The Schrankogel, 3497 m (called the Schrankogl on the AV map) is the second highest mountain in the Stubai Alps. The northeast side of the Schrankogel is steep and snowy; from all other sides the Schrankogel has a rocky character.

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  The Schrankogel (left) seen from the Ruderhofspitze, the formerly entirely firn-covered north flank is becoming increasingly snow-free
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  The Schrankogel from the west (Hohe Geige)

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  View looking WSW from the Wildgrat Scharta, showing the Northeast face and the East ridge
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  View from halfway up the eastern arête leading to the Ruderhofspitze