Peralba (Hochweißstein in German) is a mountain of the Carnic Alps in Veneto, northeastern Italy, although its summit is only a few hundred metres from the Austrian border.

It has a height of 2,694 m making it the second highest mountain of the Carnics, after Coglians (in Italy).

The mountain resembles a huge cubic block of the stone, with a large summit plateau, and dominates the view from miles around.

[2] The mountain was the sight of fierce fighting as part of the Italian Front.

It was a strategically important peak due to its height and prominence over the surrounding area, and its summit plateau where fortifications could be built.