Gumihorn Explained

Gumihorn
Photo Size:285
Topo Map:Swiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
Elevation M:2099
Prominence M:167
Prominence Ref:[1]
Map:Switzerland
Subdivision2 Type:Canton
Subdivision2:Bern
Country:Switzerland
Parent:Bernese Alps
Coordinates:46.6553°N 7.9081°W

The Gumihorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, the highest point of the Schynige Platte ridge, located at the western end of the Schwarzhorn group. It forms a limestone tower, overlooking the valley of the Lütschine. At, it is the highest summit lying west of the Loucherhorn.

The Gumihorn lies between the municipalities of Gsteigwiler and Gündlischwand, in the canton of Bern. Although its summit cannot be easily climbed, two other slightly lower summits on both sides of the peak can be easily reached from the Schynige Platte railway station, hence allowing a 360-degree view of the region. The highest is named Tuba or Daube (2,076 m; to the north) and the other, directly above the railway station, is named Geiss (2,067 m; to the south).

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Notes and References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located northeast of the Oberberghorn at 1,933 metres.