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About this place
Südliches Fluchthorn (Romansh: Piz Fenga, south summit) is the southern peak of the Fluchthorn massif in the Silvretta range, straddling the border between the Swiss canton of Graubünden (near the municipality of Valsot) and Austrian Tyrol. It sits at roughly 46.891° N, 10.228° E.
What is Südliches Fluchthorn?
The Fluchthorn has three summits: north, middle (also called Rennerspitze) and south. The massif rises between the Tyrolean Jamtal and the Graubünden valley of Val Fenga (German: Fimbatal). It ranks as the Silvretta's second-highest massif, behind Piz Linard.
Why did its height change?
Until 2023 the south summit was the highest point of the entire Fluchthorn, measured at 3,398 m by Swiss surveyors and 3,399 m by Austrian ones. On 11 June 2023 about one million cubic metres of rock broke away from the top, a collapse linked to thawing permafrost. The peak now stands near 3,380 m, and the middle summit is the massif's high point at 3,396 m (Swiss figure) or 3,397 m (Austrian). The one-metre gap comes from the two countries' differing survey systems.
How do you get to the area?
On the Austrian side the base is the Jamtalhütte (2,165 m, run by the German Alpine Club), reached by a popular walk from Galtür. From Switzerland, the approach follows Val Fenga, where the Chamanna Tuoi hut (about 2,250 m) is located. Climbing the Fluchthorn itself is demanding: guides list around 5.5 hours from the Jamtalhütte, with scrambling and climbing of grade II–III. The route is currently closed because of rockfall, so check the hut's latest notices before setting out.
What will you see?
High-alpine scenery of the eastern Silvretta: jagged ridges, glaciers and deep valleys on both sides of the border. Walking trails in the Jamtal and Val Fenga give the best views of the massif without any climbing.
When should you go?
The mountain season runs from summer to early autumn, when the huts are open and trails are free of snow. Weather in the high Silvretta changes quickly, so start early in the day.
Frequently asked questions
Is Südliches Fluchthorn the highest peak of the Fluchthorn? It was until 2023. After the rockfall, the middle summit is the highest.
What is its Romansh name? The massif is called Piz Fenga, after the Val Fenga valley.
Can you climb it? The ascent needs climbing skills (grade II–III), and the usual route from the Jamtalhütte is closed due to falling rocks. Ask at the hut for current conditions.
Where can you stay nearby? The closest overnight options are the Jamtalhütte on the Austrian side and the Chamanna Tuoi on the Swiss side.
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