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{{Short description|Mountain of the Emmental Alps}}
{{Infobox mountain
{{Infobox mountain
| name = Brienzer Rothorn
| name= Brienzer Rothorn
| topo_map= Swiss Federal Office of Topography [[swisstopo]]
| photo = Brienzer Rothorn.jpg
| photo= Brienzer Rothorn.jpg
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| photo_caption = View from the west
| photo_size= 285
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| elevation_m = 2350
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| photo_caption= View from the west
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| elevation_ref =
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| elevation_m= 2350
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| prominence_m = 1342
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| elevation_ref=
| prominence_ref = <ref>[[Swisstopo]] maps</ref>
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| prominence_m= 1342
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| listing = [[List of highest points of the cantons of Switzerland|Canton high point]]
| prominence_ref=<ref>Retrieved from the [[Swisstopo]] topographic maps. The key col is the [[Brünig Pass]] (1,008 m).</ref>
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| range = [[Bernese Alps]]
| isolation_km= 9.7
| location = [[Canton of Berne|Berne]]/[[Canton of Lucerne|Lucerne]]/[[Obwalden]], [[Switzerland]]
| isolation_ref=<ref>Retrieved from [[Google Earth]]. The nearest point of higher elevation is north of the Gärstenhoren ([[Schwarzhorn (Bernese Alps)|Schwarzhorn]] massif).</ref>
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| map = Switzerland relief
| translation= Red Horn of Brienz
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| map_caption = Location in Switzerland
|native_name_lang = de
| lat_d = 46 | lat_m = 47 | lat_s = 13 | lat_NS = N
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| listing= [[List of highest points of the cantons of Switzerland|Canton high point]]
| long_d = 8 | long_m = 02 | long_s = 49 | long_EW = E
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| parent= [[Emmental Alps]]
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| subdivision2_type= Cantons
| region = CH
| subdivision2= {{hlist|[[Canton of Luzern|Lucerne]]|[[Canton of Obwalden|Obwalden]]|[[Canton of Bern|Bern]]}}
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| country= [[Switzerland]]
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| map= Switzerland
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| map_caption= Location in Switzerland
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| easiest_route = mountain train from [[Brienz]]
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| easiest_route= mountain train from [[Brienz]], cable car from [[Sörenberg]]
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The '''Brienzer Rothorn''' is a [[mountain]] in the [[Swiss Alps]] on the border between the cantons of [[Canton of Lucerne|Lucerne]], [[Canton of Berne|Berne]] and [[Canton of Obwalden|Obwalden]]. With an elevation of 2,350 metres above sea level, the Brienzer Rothorn is the highest summit of the range lying west of the [[Brünig Pass]] (1,008 m). The summit can be reached from [[Brienz]] by the [[Brienz Rothorn Bahn]] (steam train) and from [[Sörenberg]] by a cable car.
The '''Brienzer Rothorn''' is a [[mountain]] of the [[Emmental Alps]], in [[Switzerland]]. With an elevation of {{convert|2350|m}} 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]] ({{convert|1008|m}}). On its south side it overlooks [[Lake Brienz]], whilst to the north it looks out over the [[Waldemme|Waldemme valley]].<ref name=swmap>{{cite map | publisher = Swiss Confederation | title = map.geo.admin.ch | url = http://map.geo.admin.ch/?zoom=10&X=181910.67&Y=646350.20&lang=en&topic=ech&bgLayer=ch.swisstopo.pixelkarte-farbe&catalogNodes=457,510&layers=ch.swisstopo.swissboundaries3d-gemeinde-flaeche.fill | accessdate = 2014-10-21}}</ref>

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.<ref name=swmap/>

The summit can be reached from [[Brienz]] by the [[Brienz Rothorn Bahn]] (steam train), the summit station being located at {{convert|2244|m}} on the Bernese side. It can also be reached from [[Sörenberg]], in Flühli, by [[aerial tramway|cable car]].<ref name=swmap/>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:5938 - Brienz - Brienz Rothorn Bahn.JPG|Train from Brienz
File:5938 - Brienz - Brienz Rothorn Bahn.JPG|Steam train (''Brienzer Rothorn Bahn'') on the Planalp near Mittler Stafel
Image:5940 - Brienz - Brienz Rothorn Bahn.JPG|Approaching the summit
File:5940 - Brienz - Brienz Rothorn Bahn.JPG|Approaching the summit near Ober Stafel
Image:5978 - Brienz - View from Rothorn.JPG|View of Lake Brienz
File:5978 - Brienz - View from Rothorn.JPG|View of Lake Brienz and Interlaken in the background
Image:BrienzerRothornBahn.jpg|The summit station
File:BrienzerRothornBahn.jpg|The summit station over the clouds ("sea of fog") during a day in August
</gallery>
</gallery>

==See also==
*[[List of mountains of Switzerland]]
*[[List of mountains of Switzerland accessible by public transport]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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{{Commons category|Brienzer Rothorn}}
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*[http://www.hikr.org/dir/Brienzer_Rothorn_4323/ Brienzer Rothorn on Hikr]
*[http://www.hikr.org/dir/Brienzer_Rothorn_4323/ Brienzer Rothorn on Hikr]
*[http://www.malconet.me.uk/360/rothorn.htm A 360 degree 'virtual reality' panorama from the Brienzer Rothorn Restaurant]


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{{Swiss cantons highest points}}
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[[Category:Mountains of the Alps]]
[[Category:Mountains of the Alps]]
[[Category:Mountains of Switzerland]]
[[Category:Mountains of Switzerland]]
[[Category:Bernese Alps]]
[[Category:Emmental Alps]]
[[Category:Visitor attractions in Switzerland]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Switzerland]]
[[Category:Highest points of Swiss cantons]]
[[Category:Highest points of Swiss cantons]]
[[Category:Mountains of the canton of Bern]]
[[Category:Mountains of the canton of Bern]]
[[Category:Mountains of Obwalden]]
[[Category:Mountains of Obwalden]]
[[Category:Mountains of the canton of Lucerne]]
[[Category:Mountains of the canton of Lucerne]]
[[Category:Bern–Obwalden border]]
[[Category:Bern–Lucerne border]]
[[Category:Lucerne–Obwalden border]]
[[Category:Two-thousanders of Switzerland]]




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Latest revision as of 19:19, 3 November 2024

Brienzer Rothorn
View from the west
Highest point
Elevation2,350 m (7,710 ft)
Prominence1,342 m (4,403 ft)[1]
Isolation9.7 km (6.0 mi)[2]
ListingCanton high point
Coordinates46°47′13″N 8°02′49″E / 46.78694°N 8.04694°E / 46.78694; 8.04694
Naming
English translationRed Horn of Brienz
Language of nameGerman
Geography
Brienzer Rothorn is located in Switzerland
Brienzer Rothorn
Brienzer Rothorn
Location in Switzerland
CountrySwitzerland
Cantons
Parent rangeEmmental Alps
Topo mapSwiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
Climbing
Easiest routemountain 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.[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 2,244 metres (7,362 ft) on the Bernese side. It can also be reached from Sörenberg, in Flühli, by cable car.[3]

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

See also

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References

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  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. ^ a b c map.geo.admin.ch (Map). Swiss Confederation. Retrieved 2014-10-21.
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