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Record SL-462996 · Wikidata Q15226

Brienzer Rothorn

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Elevation
2,348 m
7,703 ft
Prominence
1,348 m
Isolation
9.7 km
Coordinates
46.7871° N, 8.0469° E
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Brienzer Rothorn
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Description

Wikipedia

The Brienzer Rothorn is a mountain of the Emmental Alps, in Switzerland. With an elevation of 2,350 metres (7,710 ft) above sea level, the Brienzer Rothorn is the highest summit of the range. To its west lies the Tannhorn, whilst to its east are Arnihaaggen, Höch Gumme and the Brünig Pass (1,008 metres (3,307 ft)). On its south side it overlooks Lake Brienz, whilst to the north it looks out over the Waldemme valley. Administratively, the summit is shared by the municipalities of Brienz, to the south-west, Schwanden bei Brienz, to the south-east, Giswil to the north-east, and Flühli, to the north-west. Brienz and Schwanden bei Brienz are in the canton of Bern, Giswil is in the canton of Obwalden, and Flühli is in the canton of Lucerne. The Brienzer Rothorn is the highest point in the canton of Lucerne. The summit can be reached from Brienz by the Brienz Rothorn Bahn (steam train), the summit station being located at 2,244 metres (7,362 ft) on the Bernese side. It can also be reached from Sörenberg, in Flühli, by cable car.

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Neighbouring summits

Name Elevation Bearing Distance
Schongütsch 2,319 m W 285° 0.8 km
Brätterstock 2,115 m NW 325° 0.8 km
Dirrengrind 1,850 m SW 224° 1.2 km
Nesslenstock 1,838 m NE 25° 1.4 km
Arnihaggen 2,216 m E 79° 2.0 km
Hunds-Chnubel 1,690 m NW 304° 2.5 km

Routes of ascent

Route Network Distance Difficulty
Grenzpfad Napfbergland rwn 115.0 km
Brienzer Rothorn Bahn - Rothorn / Gipfel lwn 0.8 km
Eiseesattel - Rothorn / Gipfel lwn 1.5 km
Emmenuferweg - Etappe 1 rwn 10.0 km