Östlicher Schoberkopf (2666 m) is one of the rocky Schoberköpfe summits, forming a curved ridge on the eastern edge of the Hochkönig plateau in the Berchtesgaden Alps. It's a destination for hikers who want more than a stroll across the plateau - a taste of raw, rocky alpine terrain.

The peak rises above the scree-filled Eiskar basin, into which the steep, 200-300 m high south faces drop away. Opposite stands a striking, freestanding rock tower reaching 2588 m. The landscape here is wild and stony, with views stretching to the Salzach valley to the east, and the remnants of the Übergossene Alm plateau glacier visible near the Schoberschartl. In summer the rock warms under the sun, while in winter and spring snow can linger, demanding extra caution.

• Approach from the Hochkönig plateau - no marked trail, easy scrambling terrain, time depends on starting point, difficulty: moderate to demanding
• The neighboring Südwestlicher Schoberkopf (2708 m) is reached via a similar ridge route

• No marked path - reaching the summit requires route-finding skills and experience with easy scrambling
• The nearby rock tower Teufelskirche (2520 m) requires climbing of grade IV
• The south faces of the Schoberköpfe offer numerous rock climbing routes

The first known tourist ascent of the Schoberköpfe was made by Ludwig Purtscheller on 29 June 1882, though he never published an account of the climb.