Hexenkopf

The Hexenkopf is a mountain, in the Samnaun Group in the Alps in the Austrian state of Tyrol.Location and surrounding areaThe Hexenkopf lies on the northern chain of the Samnaun Group between the valleys of Paznauntal in the north and Oberinntal in the south. Its neighbouring peak to the west is the high Gmaierkopf; to the south, separated by the Hexen Saddle, is the high Masnerkopf. To the southeast is the Masneralpe, which has been developed for winter sports by the Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis ski region. The Hexensee Hut on the lake of Hexensee is one of the most important bases for an ascent of the Hexenkopfs. In the east the high Masnerjoch col separates the Hexenkopf from the high Arrezkopf; this chain runs eastwards to the high Furgler. To the north another ridge to the Plattkopf separates the alpine meadows of Hinterflathalpe in the west from Berglialpe in the east.GeologyThe Hexenkopf is largely composed of mica-rich slate gneiss, which is interspersed with veins of pegmatite and other granitic rocks. In addition, there are small deposits of strong, hornblende-containing amphibolite.