Breithorn (Steinernes Meer) Explained

Breithorn
Elevation M:2504
Location:Salzburg, Austria
Range:Alps, Berchtesgaden Alps
Map:Austria
Coordinates:47.4578°N 12.9022°W
Easiest Route:alpine hike from Riemannhaus

Breithorn (elevation 2504m (8,215feet)) is a summit in the Steinernes Meer of the Berchtesgaden Alps in the Austrian state of Salzburg.

Alpinism

The Breithorn stands 1300 m above Saalfelden, with neighbors Persailhorn and Mitterhorn to the West. To the North the plateau of the Steinernes Meer follows.

The fastest route to the summit is from the Riemann Hut (Riemannhaus) in about 1.5 hours.