Spitzhöhe
Spitzhöhe is a German term used in geomorphology and mountaineering to describe the height of a sharply pointed summit, such as a pinnacle or spire, relative to the surrounding terrain. The word combines Spitz (sharp point) and Höhe (height). It is not a universally standardized geodetic quantity; rather, it denotes the vertical extent of the summit feature itself and is often used in descriptive contexts to emphasize the slender, high apex of a rock or ice feature.
Difference from elevation: Spitzhöhe refers to the height of the feature above its local base, while elevation
Measurement: Depending on context, the base may be the immediate surrounding terrain or a defined horizontal
Contexts: In geology and geomorphology, Spitzhöhe helps characterize sharp summits and spires; in mountaineering and climbing
Limitations: The concept is not standardized across disciplines, and definitions may differ by region or author,