Hochfirst, Mountain summit at Ötztal Alps, Austria-Italy border

Hochfirst is a mountain summit in the Ötztal Alps standing at 3,403 meters on the border between Austria and Italy. The peak separates the Austrian side of Sölden from the Italian village of Moos in Passeier and can be reached from established routes on both sides.

The Hochfirst is first recorded in 1754 as "the highest yoke in Tyrol, called the Fürst". Its ridge position between the Gurgler Tal and the Seebertal made it a tripoint of three prince-bishoprics: Pfelders belonged to the Diocese of Chur, Rabenstein to Trent, and Gurgl to Brixen. Today the summit carries the state border between Austria's Tyrol and Italy's South Tyrol.

The name Hochfirst was first recorded in 1754 as "the highest yoke in Tyrol, called the Fürst". Egon Kühebacher linked it to a roof ridge (Dachfirst), the peak being the highest point of the ridge; another reading notes the summit once marked the meeting point of three prince-bishoprics: Pfelders belonged to Chur, Rabenstein to Trento and Gurgl to Brixen.

The ascent is safest during the summer months from June to September when trails are snow-free and weather is more stable. Climbers should prepare with sturdy footwear, sun protection, and plenty of water since the mountain offers little shade.

The name Hochfirst was first recorded in 1754 as "the highest yoke in Tyrol, called the Fürst". Egon Kühebacher linked it to a roof ridge (Dachfirst), since the peak is the highest point of the ridge; another reading notes it once marked the meeting point of the bishoprics of Chur, Trient and Brixen.