Tiefkarspitze, Mountain summit in Karwendel range, Germany.

Tiefkarspitze is a limestone summit in the Karwendel range along the Austria-Bavaria border, standing at 2,430 meters. The peak features steep rocky sides shaped by the geological character typical of this Alpine chain.

The peak gained prominence during the 19th-century Alpine exploration movement when mountaineers began systematically climbing the region. It became an established destination for hikers and climbers seeking challenge on its steep terrain.

The peak marks the eastern edge of the Dammkar, a cirque whose long north-facing snowfields feed the Dammkar ski route down toward Mittenwald. Its German name pairs Kar, a cirque, with Spitze, peak, naming the mountain by the hollow below it. The ridge line it sits on links the Wörner with the Western Karwendelspitze.

Climbers need proper equipment and experience navigating rocky terrain to reach the summit safely. A mountain shelter located roughly an hour's walk away provides rest, supplies, and lodging for those attempting the ascent.

From this summit, visitors can see over 90 other peaks across the Karwendel range on clear days, making it an exceptional viewpoint. This sweeping panorama has made the peak valued by climbers as a strategic position for understanding the entire mountain chain.