Biberkopf
Biberkopf is a mountain in Austria and Germany, rising to 2,599 m, the 236th highest we list in Austria, part of the Allgäu Alps.
Where it is
Biberkopf sits on the border between Austria and Germany, and is counted in each.
Key facts
How it ranks
Nearest peaks
| Peak | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hochrappenkopf | 2,423 m | 1.5 km |
| Rappenseekopf | 2,467 m | 2.0 km |
| Hochgund-Spitze | 2,268 m | 2.8 km |
| Rotgundspitze | 2,484 m | 3.2 km |
| Hohes Licht | 2,651 m | 3.5 km |
| Bockkarkopf | 2,608 m | 4.7 km |
Nearest cities
The closest places in our city dataset to Biberkopf.
About this mountain
A 2,599 m peak in the Allgäu Alps straddling the Austria–Germany border, Biberkopf ranks #236 within Austria and #25 in Germany. Its topographic prominence of 337 m places it well above the nearest saddle to higher ground, which lies 4 km away. Hochrappenkopf, 1.5 km distant, reaches 2,423 m, while Rappenseekopf 2 km away rises to 2,467 m. The first recorded ascent was in 1853.
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Tallest in the country
| # | Peak | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Großglockner | 3,798 m |
| 2 | Wildspitze | 3,774 m |
| 3 | Kleinglockner | 3,770 m |
| 4 | Weißkugel | 3,738 m |
| 5 | Teufelshorn | 3,680 m |
| 7 | Großvenediger | 3,662 m |
| 9 | Hinterer Brochkogel | 3,635 m |
| 10 | Großes Wiesbachhorn | 3,564 m |
| 11 | Rainerhorn | 3,559 m |
| 12 | Ramolkogel | 3,550 m |
Common questions
- How tall is Biberkopf?
- Biberkopf rises to 2,599 m (8,527 ft). Surveyed elevation, GeoNames.
- Where is Biberkopf?
- Biberkopf sits on the border between Austria and Germany.
- Where does Biberkopf rank?
- It is the 236th highest of the 491 peaks we list in Austria, and #5,846 worldwide.
- When was Biberkopf first climbed?
- The first recorded ascent was in 1853.
- What is the nearest city to Biberkopf?
- Sonthofen, Germany, about 28 km away.
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Elevation and coordinates from GeoNames; prominence, isolation, range and first-ascent data from Wikidata. GeoNames publishes no date for elevation figures, so none is shown.