Hohes Brett
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| Hohes Brett | |
|---|---|
 View from the Jenner | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,340 m (7,680 ft) NHN |
| Prominence | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Coordinates | 47°35′03″N 13°02′56″E / 47.5842°N 13.0489°E |
| Geography | |
  Hohes Brett Location in the Alps | |
| Location | Bavaria, Germany Salzburg, Austria |
| Parent range | Berchtesgaden Alps |
The Hohes Brett is a mountain, 2,340 m (7,680 ft) above sea level according to the German system or 2,338 m (7,671 ft) according to the Austrian system, in the Göll massif of the Berchtesgaden Alps. The border between Germany (Bavaria) and Austria (Salzburg) runs across its peak. Its name, meaning "High Plank" in German, refers to the flat, rocky plateau near the summit which offers panoramic views of the surrounding areas including the Watzmann's east face, the Hagen Mountains and the Steinernes Meer. For a mountain of its height it is easy to scale and thus sees a lot of visitors.
The Hohes Brett is located near the southwestern end of the Göll massif. To its south lies the Torrener Joch (1,731 m (5,679 ft)), the saddle that separates the Göll massif from the Hagen Mountains. To the southwest, the Jenner stands separate from the main massif. A ridge leads from the summit to the northeast, past the Brettriedel and the Archenköpfe, to the Göllscharte notch, north of which it continues to the Hoher Göll.
