Hochkarspitze, Mountain summit in Karwendel range, Germany and Austria

Hochkarspitze is a mountain peak at approximately 2482 meters in the Karwendel range, which forms the border between Bavaria and Tyrol. It rises between the towns of Mittenwald and Scharnitz and offers several climbing routes of varying difficulty.

The sources record no first ascent or named climber; the 1907 Otto Friedrich story is not supported and is dropped. What is documented is the mountain's setting: at 2,482 m (German-language source) or 2,484 m (English source) it is the highest point of the massif it forms with the Wörner, on the Northern Karwendel Chain where that chain turns east at the Wörner. The southern route is described as difficult, partly trackless terrain.

The name Hochkarspitze refers to the high cirque (Hochkar) beneath the summit; the massif's highest point lies on the ridge east of the Wörner, and the border between Bavaria and Tyrol runs over it. The peak is climbed only as a difficult tour from the south, partly over trackless terrain, so visitors should expect sure-footedness and a head for heights rather than marked paths.

The approach from Scharnitz takes several hours and crosses alpine terrain that requires secure footing. Starting early is advisable, and climbers should be prepared to turn back if weather conditions worsen.

The Hochkarspitze is the highest point of the massif it forms together with the Wörner, whose summit lies just to the west. The Northern Karwendel Chain, coming from the south, turns east at the Wörner, so the ridge line changes direction right beside this summit.