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Summit of Grauspitz - Liechtenstein's highest mountain  
   

Summit of Grauspitz - Liechtenstein's highest mountain

Note the ridge is only wide enough to sit longways.
Grauspitz – the story of a big mountain in a tiny country

September 1st 2016
At 2599 m Grauspitz is Liechtenstein’s highest mountain and one of the most arduous and sketchiest peaks I’ve tackled. What you might just be able to make out on the summit photos are my violently shaking legs knowing that I have to get down again. A sheerer than sheer ridge followed by pathless seemingly vertical scree dropping into oblivion. Spoiler alert: I made it down alive. Thou ... read more
Europe » Liechtenstein » Malbun

Liechtenstein Flag The Principality of Liechtenstein was established within the Holy Roman Empire in 1719; it became a sovereign state in 1806. Until the end of World War I, it was closely tied to Austria, but the economic devastation caused by that conflict forced Lie... ... read more
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7th September 2016

Great adventure and photos!
I know that feeling that things are getting dangerous, maybe I should turn around, but I really want to get to the top (alone of course). Mine worst was in the Pyrenees, but how great that you're going to summit the highest mountains in a variety of countries. Go to Mulhacen in Spain--it's an easy one! Love your photos!

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