Ochsen Explained

Ochsen
Elevation M:2188
Prominence M:384
Prominence Ref:[1]
Parent Peak:Stockhorn
Map:Switzerland
Location:Bern, Switzerland
Range:Bernese Alps
Coordinates:46.6988°N 7.4186°W
First Ascent:23.02.1698
Easiest Route:Louigrat (T3)

The Ochsen (or Ochse) is a 2,188.4 metres high mountain in the Bernese Alps, overlooking Schwefelbergbad in the canton of Bern. It is the highest mountain of the Gantrisch chain. The Louigrat is the easiest path (T3, slightly exposed at the top: very steep rocky passages), taking approximately 3 hours. Another path goes via the north ridge via Chli Ochsen (T4, steep, rocky and slippery). There is a memorial just below the small summit area.

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Notes and References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Baachegg (1,804 m).