Schönfeldspitze

Schönfeldspitze
Schönfeldspitze as seen from North-West
Highest point
Elevation2,653 m (8,704 ft)
Prominence384 m (1,260 ft)
Coordinates47°27′30″N 12°56′16″E / 47.45833°N 12.93778°E / 47.45833; 12.93778
Geography
Schönfeldspitze
Location of the Schönfeldspitze in the Alps
Schönfeldspitze
Schönfeldspitze (Austria)
LocationSalzburg, Austria
Parent rangeSteinernes Meer (Berchtesgadener Alps)

Schönfeldspitze is, with an elevation of 2,653 m (AA), the second highest mountain (after Selbhorn) in the Steinernes Meer, a sub-range of the Berchtesgaden Alps. It is located in the Austrian state of Salzburg, close to the German border.

Schönfeldspitze has a quite uncommon summit cross showing Virgin Mary cradling the dead body of Jesus (a Pietà).