# Brechhorn

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{{Infobox mountain
| name              = Brechhorn
| image             = Brechhorn_ridge.jpg
| image_caption     = Panorama of the northern flanks of the Brechhorn (centre)
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| range             = [Kitzbühel Alps](/source/Kitzb%C3%BChel_Alps)
| location          = [Tyrol](/source/Tyrol_(state)), [Austria](/source/Austria)
| map               = Austria
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| coordinates       = {{coord|47.3779528|N|12.265806|E|type:mountain_region:AT-7_scale:100000|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
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| normal_route      = from the Brechhornhaus over the Schledererkopf (1,801 m) to the summit
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The '''Brechhorn''' is a {{Höhe|2032|AT}} high [mountain](/source/mountain) in the [Kitzbühel Alps](/source/Kitzb%C3%BChel_Alps) in [Austria](/source/Austria). It lies between the valleys of the ''Aschauer Ache'' and the [Windau](/source/Windautal).<ref>Austrian Map Series (''Österreichische Karte'') 1:50.000 (ÖK 50) - see [http://www.austrianmap.at/amap/index.php?SKN=1&XPX=637&YPX=492 AMAP Online].</ref>

== Use ==
The upper slopes of the mountain are used to some extent for grazing sheep, goats, cows and horses. No [ski lift](/source/ski_lift)s, [material ropeway](/source/material_ropeway)s or motor vehicle tracks run beyond the ''Brechhornhaus'' (1,660&nbsp;m), which means that the scenery during an ascent remains largely unspoilt.

== Ascent ==
thumb|left|The Brechhorn from the south
The most commonly used bases for an ascent of the Brechhorn are [Aschau](/source/Aschau_im_Zillertal) and [Westendorf](/source/Westendorf_(Tirol)). The trails are all marked and, in places, well-signposted.

From Westendorf, hikers catch the ''Alpenrosenbahn'' cableway on the ''Nachtsöllberg'' to the 1,760&nbsp;m high ''Talkaser'' and can then reach the ''Brechhornhaus'' quickly over two routes (east and west of the ''Fleiding'' peak). The house lies on the [Kreuzjoch](/source/Kreuzjoch) between the ''Gampenkogel'' and the Brechhorn, and is a good base for the subsequent climb.

In winter the mountain is especially popular with [ski tour](/source/ski_tour)ists and [snowshoe](/source/snowshoe) walkers, who usually set off from Kirchberg i.T. and Aschau. The road is cleared during normal winter conditions as far as the car park at the start of the toll road. This route runs along the eastern flank of the mountain through the alpine pastures of ''Ebenau Alm'', ''Durach Alm'' and ''Breitlab Alm'', passing the ''Duracher Kogel'' (1,773&nbsp;m) peak on the way. It takes about 2 hours 50 minutes to reach the summit.

=== Link to the Floch ===
The summit of the Floch (2,057&nbsp;m) may be reached from the top of the Brechhorn on a short, unmarked, southerly trail that descends and then climbs again. This route also enables a descent into the [Windautal](/source/Windautal) valley, the trail running over the western flank of the mountain and through the [cirque](/source/cirque) between the Brechhorn and the Floch. From the Brandeggalm a track runs to the ridgeway at Fleiding. The descent from the Brechhorn in a southerly direction is however only recommended for [sure-footed](/source/sure-footed) hikers with a [head for heights](/source/head_for_heights).

== Summit ==
The summit has a [summit cross](/source/summit_cross) made of wood and steel, where there is a stamp and a [summit register](/source/summit_register).

To the north, the peaks of the [Hohe Salve](/source/Hohe_Salve), Nachtsöllberg, Fleiding and Gampenkogel form an impressive array of high one-thousanders. To the south the view ranges over the [Windautal](/source/Windautal) valley and the main crest of the Kitzbühel Alps, including the [Kröndlhorn](/source/Kr%C3%B6ndlhorn) (2,444&nbsp;m) and [Salzachgeier](/source/Salzachgeier) (2,466&nbsp;m).
To the southeast is the imposing and rugged flank of the [Großer Rettenstein](/source/Gro%C3%9Fer_Rettenstein) (2,366&nbsp;m).

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

Category:Mountains of the Alps
Category:Mountains of Tyrol (state)
Category:Two-thousanders of Austria
Category:Kitzbühel Alps

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