Brienzer Rothorn
| Brienzer Rothorn | |
|---|---|
Canton high point | |
| Coordinates | 46°47′13″N 8°02′49″E / 46.78694°N 8.04694°E |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Red Horn of Brienz |
| Language of name | German |
| Geography | |
  Brienzer Rothorn Location in Switzerland | |
| Country | Obwalden and Bern |
| Parent range | Emmental Alps |
| Topo map | Swiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | mountain train from Brienz, cable car from Sörenberg |
The Brienzer Rothorn is a
Waldemme valley.[3]
Administratively, the summit is shared by the municipalities of
canton of Obwalden, and Flühli is in the canton of Lucerne. The Brienzer Rothorn is the highest point in the canton of Lucerne.[3]
The summit can be reached from
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.[3]
Gallery
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Steam train (Brienzer Rothorn Bahn) on the Planalp near Mittler Stafel -
Approaching the summit near Ober Stafel -
View of Lake Brienz and Interlaken in the background -
The summit station over the clouds ("sea of fog") during a day in August
See also
- List of mountains of Switzerland
- List of mountains of Switzerland accessible by public transport
References
- ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Brünig Pass (1,008 m).
- ^ Retrieved from Google Earth. The nearest point of higher elevation is north of the Gärstenhoren (Schwarzhorn massif).
- ^ a b c map.geo.admin.ch (Map). Swiss Confederation. Retrieved 2014-10-21.
External links
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