Record SL-690424 · Wikidata Q186853
Gasherbrum II East
K4
No list classifications
Elevation
7,758
m
25,453 ft
Prominence
170 m
Isolation
5.3 km
Coordinates
35.7546° N,
76.6680° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaGasherbrum II, originally surveyed as K4, is the 13th highest mountain in the world at 8,035 metres (26,362 ft) above sea level. It is the third-highest peak of the Gasherbrum massif, and is located in the Karakoram, on the border between Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan and Xinjiang, China. The mountain was first climbed on July 7, 1956, by an Austrian expedition which included Fritz Moravec, Josef Larch, and Hans Willenpart.
First ascent
Date
7 Jul 1956
Fritz Moravec, Josef Larch and Hans Willenpart
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasherbrum III | 7,952 m | W 284° | 2.4 km |
| Gasherbrum I | 8,080 m | SE 141° | 4.3 km |
| Gasherbrum IV | 7,932 m | W 280° | 4.7 km |