Brienzer Rothorn

Brienzer Rothorn
View from the west
Highest point
Elevation	2,350 m (7,710 ft)
Prominence	1,342 m (4,403 ft)
Isolation	9.7 km (6.0 mi)
Listing	Canton high point
Coordinates	46°47′13″N 8°02′49″E
Naming
English translation	Red Horn of Brienz
Language of name	German
Geography
Brienzer Rothorn Location in Switzerland
Country	Switzerland
Cantons	Lucerne, Obwalden and Bern
Parent range	Emmental Alps
Topo map	Swiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
Climbing
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 2,350 metres (7,710 ft) 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 (1,008 metres (3,307 ft)). On its south side it overlooks Lake Brienz, whilst to the north it looks out over the Waldemme valley.

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.

The summit can be reached from Brienz by the Brienz Rothorn Bahn (steam train), the summit station being located at 2,244 metres (7,362 ft) on the Bernese side. It can also be reached from Sörenberg, in Flühli, by cable car.

Gallery

• 
  Steam train (Brienzer Rothorn Bahn) on the Planalp near Mittler Stafel
• 
  Approaching the summit near Ober Stafel
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  View of Lake Brienz and Interlaken in the background
• 
  The summit station over the clouds ("sea of fog") during a day in August

See also

• List of mountains of Switzerland
• List of mountains of Switzerland accessible by public transport

External links

• Brienzer Rothorn on Hikr