Hochkarspitze
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The Hochkarspitze is a high mountain in the Karwendel
on the border between Bavaria
and Tyrol. It is part of the Northern Karwendel Chain, which runs initially northwards before swinging east at the Wörner
. The Hochkarspitze lies east of the Wörner summit and is the highest point of the massif that it forms jointly with the Wörner.
The Hochkarspitze may be climbed in a difficult mountain tour from the south, partly over trackless terrain (surefootedness and a head for heights are required).
Karwendel
The Karwendel is the largest range of the Northern Limestone Alps. Four chains stretch from west to east; in addition, there are a number of fringe ranges and an extensive promontory in the north....
on the border between Bavaria
Bavaria
Bavaria, formally the Free State of Bavaria is a state of Germany, located in the southeast of Germany. With an area of , it is the largest state by area, forming almost 20% of the total land area of Germany...
and Tyrol. It is part of the Northern Karwendel Chain, which runs initially northwards before swinging east at the Wörner
Wörner (Alps)
The Wörner is a high mountain in the Karwendel on the border between Bavaria and Tyrol. It is part of the Northern Karwendel Chain that initially runs northwards to the Wörner and then swings east...
. The Hochkarspitze lies east of the Wörner summit and is the highest point of the massif that it forms jointly with the Wörner.
The Hochkarspitze may be climbed in a difficult mountain tour from the south, partly over trackless terrain (surefootedness and a head for heights are required).