Brienzer Rothorn Explained

Brienzer Rothorn
Topo Map:Swiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
Photo Size:285
Elevation M:2350
Prominence M:1342
Prominence Ref:[1]
Isolation Km:9.7
Isolation Ref:[2]
Translation:Red Horn of Brienz
Native Name Lang:de
Listing:Canton high point
Parent:Emmental Alps
Subdivision2 Type:Cantons
Country:Switzerland
Map:Switzerland
Coordinates:46.7869°N 8.0469°W
Easiest Route:mountain train from Brienz, cable car from Sörenberg

The Brienzer Rothorn is a mountain of the Emmental Alps, in Switzerland. With an elevation of 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 . On its south side it overlooks Lake Brienz, whilst to the north it looks out over the Waldemme valley.[3]

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.[3]

The summit can be reached from Brienz by the Brienz Rothorn Bahn (steam train), the summit station being located at on the Bernese side. It can also be reached from Sörenberg, in Flühli, by cable car.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Brünig Pass (1,008 m).
  2. Retrieved from Google Earth. The nearest point of higher elevation is north of the Gärstenhoren (Schwarzhorn massif).
  3. Swiss Confederation . map.geo.admin.ch . 2014-10-21.