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Zimba
Highest point
Elevation2,645 m (8,678 ft)
Isolation5.4 km (3.4 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
ListingAlpine mountains 2500-2999 m
Coordinates47°05′30″N 9°47′24″E / 47.09167°N 9.79000°E / 47.09167; 9.79000
Geography
Zimba is located in Austria
Zimba
Zimba
Austria
LocationVorarlberg, Austria
Parent rangeRätikon (Alps)
Climbing
First ascent8 September 1848 by Anton Neier from Bludenz[1]

The Zimba, elevation 2,645 m (8,678 ft), is the most familiar mountain in the Austrian mountain range called Rätikon. Located in the hinterland of Bludenz, this horn is the landmark of Montafon valley and especially of the main village of Schruns. Three ridges and three walls emphasize the shapeliness of the form. The eastern ridge is one of the most familiar climbing routes of the whole Rätikon range, but the normal way leads along the western ridge. Despite the altitude of just 2,645 m, the Zimba is a great viewpoint for the entire region.

Climbing routes

References

  1. ^ a b c Wilhelm Strauss: Der Rhätikon, in: Die Erschliessung der Ostalpen, I. Band, German-Austrian Alpine Club press, Berlin 1893