Hohgant Explained

Hohgant
Other Name:Furggengütsch
Photo Size:285
Elevation M:2197
Prominence M:638
Prominence Ref:[1]
Parent Peak:Brienzer Rothorn
Map:Switzerland
Location:Bern, Switzerland
Range:Emmental Alps
Coordinates:46.7882°N 7.9018°W

The Hohgant is a mountain of the Emmental Alps, located south of the Emmental in the canton of Bern. The main summit has an elevation of 2,197 metres above sea level and is distinguished by the name Furggengütsch.

Several caves (F1 and K2 networks) developing in the Urgonian limestone formation (Aptian) have their entrances on the Hohgant mountain. The F1 cave is connected to the Siebenhengste cave network.

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Notes and References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Feldmoos (1,559 m).