Karwendel

Karwendel
View of the northeastern part of the Karwendel (Location: Blue Mountains)
Highest point
Peak	Birkkarspitze
Elevation	2,749 m (9,019 ft)
Coordinates	47°24′41″N 11°26′15″E / 47.41139°N 11.43750°E / 47.41139; 11.43750
Geography
Countries	Austria and Germany
Range coordinates	47°25′N 11°28′E / 47.417°N 11.467°E / 47.417; 11.467
Parent range	Northern Limestone Alps

The Karwendel is the largest mountain range of the Northern Limestone Alps. The major part belongs to the Austrian federal state of Tyrol, while the adjacent area in the north is part of Bavaria, Germany. Four chains stretch from west to east; in addition, there are a number of fringe ranges and an extensive promontory (Vorkarwendel) in the north.