Broad Peak, Mountain summit in Karakoram Range, Pakistan and China

Broad Peak is a mountain summit in the Karakoram Range on the border between Pakistan and China, rising to 8,051 meters above sea level and ranking as one of the twelve highest mountains on Earth. The summit stands between two other tall formations in the region and forms part of a long mountain chain that stretches across several countries.

The first ascent was made on 8–9 June 1957 by Fritz Wintersteller, Marcus Schmuck, Kurt Diemberger and Hermann Buhl, members of an Austrian expedition led by Schmuck. They climbed the West Spur without supplemental oxygen, high-altitude porters or base camp support. A first attempt on 29 May had brought Wintersteller and Diemberger to the forepeak at 8,030 m.

The name Broad Peak was given in 1892 by the British explorer Martin Conway, who was reminded of the Breithorn in the Alps. The Balti term Falchan Kangri, meaning "Broad Peak", was introduced by Ardito Desio but is not used among the Balti people themselves. The summit ridge runs over 1.5 kilometres in length.

Climbers need authorization from Pakistani authorities and usually set up a base camp around 5,000 meters before starting the ascent along the western flank. Conditions on the mountain change quickly and require thorough preparation and experience at extreme altitude.

This mountain has three separate summits all higher than 8,000 meters: the main one at 8,051 meters, Rocky Summit at 8,028 meters, and the central point at 8,011 meters. This arrangement is rare and makes the climb technically demanding because mountaineers must cross several high points.