Its neighbouring peaks in the Hornbach chain are the Gliegerkarspitze to the west and the Urbeleskarspitze to the northeast.

The broad summit block of the Bretterspitze is made of main dolomite.

From the col of Schwärzler Scharte another route runs along the East Arête to the summit (waymarked, climbing grade I at one point).

The Bretterspitze is easily climbed as part of a hike on the Enzensberger Way (Hermann von Barth Hut - Kaufbeurer Haus).

Mountaineers with some climbing experience can also ascend the Bretterspitze up the West Arête (grade II).