the biberkopf is on the main ridge of the allgäu alps. it forms a border between bavaria, germany and tyrol, austria. it is about 15.5 km southwest of oberstdorf and about 2.5 km east of the schrofen pass. the "biberkopf" is sometimes called the most southerly point in bavaria and germany. however, its summit is 110 metres further north than the haldenwanger eck, which is 4,088 metres to the west. the mountain is made of dolomite.