Birkkarspitze

The Birkkarspitze mountain reaches an elevation of 2749 meters, standing as the highest point within the Karwendel mountain range of Tyrol.

The mountain has served as a geographical reference point for travelers and mountaineers crossing the northern Alps between Austria and Germany since medieval times.

Local mountaineering clubs maintain regular expeditions to Birkkarspitze, following traditional Alpine climbing techniques passed down through generations of Austrian climbers.

The ascent to Birkkarspitze begins at Schlauchkarsattel, with routes available from Karwendel Hut or Hinterautal, requiring approximately 10 to 12 hours for completion.

The mountain features a remarkable isolation distance of 27 kilometers to its nearest higher peak, the Rosenjoch, creating an independent geological formation.

Location: Innsbruck-Land District

Elevation above the sea: 2,749 m

GPS coordinates: 47.41129,11.43765

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:12