Brecherspitz

The Brecherspitz is a 1,684-metre peak in the Mangfall range of the Bavarian Pre-Alps. It stands three kilometres south-south-west of Neuhaus on the Schliersee, its eastern ridge reaching the Spitzingsattel. The mountain’s sharp pyramid shape makes it the local landmark of the Schliersee and gives it the name ‘Hausberg’. Records from 1078–1080 already call it ‘mons Spizzinch’, showing how long it has been known. Part of the Munich locals’ range, it is one of the closest rock summits to reach from the city.

The normal route starts at Neuhaus and follows the Dürnbach forest to the Anklalm before climbing the north ridge in two and a half hours. A second path leaves from Spitzingsattel, passing the Blaik to the Obere Firstalm and then tackling the exposed west ridge with cables and short climbing sections. A third route up the east ridge is only for experts, needing alpine experience and a head for heights. In winter the lower west shoulder is a favourite ski-touring goal, its old piste now quiet except for the wind-measuring station of the Bavarian avalanche service.

From the summit there are wide views across the Schliersee and the Tegernsee. The slopes below the Firstalm still show traces of the old ski lift that once served this side of the mountain. The Anklalm and Obere Firstalm offer simple huts where walkers can rest. The whole area belongs to the Schlierseer Berge, a middle chain of the Mangfallgebirge that has drawn climbers for centuries.