The Bischof (2,033 metres) is a mountain peak in the Bavarian Prealps of southern Germany.
| Bischof | |
|---|---|
 The Bischof from the Krottenkopf | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,033 m above sea level (NN) (6,670 ft) |
| Prominence | 150 m (490 ft) |
| Isolation | 0,9 km→ Kareck |
| Coordinates | 47°32′26″N 11°10′33″E / 47.54056°N 11.17583°E |
| Geography | |
| Parent range | Ester Mountains |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Triassic |
| Climbing | |
| Normal route | Oberau |
It lies in the westernmost part of the Bavarian Prealps in the Ester Mountains near Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
The usual climb to the top runs from Oberau via the Oberauer Steig to the saddle between the Bischof and the Hoher Fricken and on over the western ridge on good tracks through the Latschen to the summit (a total of about 3.5 hours climb).
External links
edit- tour description (in German)