Vollkarspitze, Alpine summit in Bavaria, Germany

The Vollkarspitze is a 2,618 m summit in the Wetterstein group, on the ridge linking the Zugspitze with the Hochblassen that separates the Höllental from the Reintal. Its remaining main summit is reached by the Jubiläumsgrat, whose normal route climbs the steep, partly overhanging west face at climbing-grade D. The former northern summit (2,630 m) collapsed in rockfalls in winter 2000/2001 and autumn 2001.

The Vollkarspitze once had twin summits; the northern peak at 2,630 m collapsed in two rockfalls in winter 2000/2001 and autumn 2001, falling into the Matheisenkar. The collapse also broke the secured path that had crossed both summits. Since then the normal route of the Jubiläumsgrat traverses the steep, partly overhanging west flank of the remaining summit, rated D.

The Vollkarspitze is crossed almost exclusively as part of the Jubiläumsgrat, the long ridge traverse from the Zugspitze to the Hochblassen. In the usual west-to-east direction, the route through the steep, partly overhanging west flank of the remaining summit is rated D (Klettersteig), making it a key section of that traverse.

Bring complete alpine gear including ropes, harnesses, and helmets, and always check weather conditions before starting the climb. Plan to leave early in the day and monitor conditions throughout your ascent for your safety.

The Vollkarspitze once had two summits; the northern one, at 2,630 m, collapsed in two rockfalls in winter 2000/2001 and autumn 2001 and fell into the Matheisenkar. The fall also broke the secured path that had crossed both tops, so the normal route now climbs the steep, partly overhanging west flank at climbing difficulty D.