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Bretterspitze
Bretterspitze und Gliegerkarspitze von der Urbeleskarspitze aus.png
The Bretterspitze and Gliegerkarspitze from the summit of the Urbeleskarspitze
Highest point
Elevation 2608m
Prominence 176 m ↓ Schwärzerscharte
Isolation 0.7 km → Urbeleskarspitze
Geography
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Parent range Allgäu Alps, (Hornbach chain)
Geology
Mountain type Dolomite
rock summit
Type of rock main dolomite
Climbing
Normal route Hinterhornbach – Kaufbeurer Haus – Bretterspitze

The Bretterspitze is a tall mountain found in Tyrol, Austria. It's part of the Hornbach chain, which is a section of the larger Allgäu Alps. This mountain stands at an impressive height of 2,608 meters (about 8,556 feet).

Kaufbeurer Haus mit Bretterspitze und Gliegerkarspitze
The Bretterspitze, Gliegerkarspitze and Kaufbeurer Haus

What is the Bretterspitze?

The Bretterspitze is a well-known peak in the Allgäu Alps. These Alps are a mountain range in the Eastern Alps. They are located in both Bavaria, Germany, and Tyrol, Austria. The Bretterspitze is specifically in the Austrian part.

Where is it located?

This mountain is situated in the beautiful region of Tyrol, Austria. It has two close neighbors:

  • The Gliegerkarspitze is to its west.
  • The Urbeleskarspitze is to its northeast.

These mountains are all part of the same mountain group.

How tall is the Bretterspitze?

The Bretterspitze reaches a height of 2,608 meters (8,556 feet) above sea level. This makes it one of the higher peaks in its area. Mountains are measured from sea level to their highest point.

What is it made of?

The very top of the Bretterspitze mountain is made of a type of rock called dolomite. Dolomite is a common rock found in many mountain ranges. It is a strong rock that forms interesting shapes and cliffs.

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