| Brienzer Rothorn | |
|---|---|
 View from the west | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,350 m (7,710 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,342 m (4,403 ft)[1] |
| Isolation | 9.7 km (6.0 mi)[2] |
| Listing | Canton high point |
| Coordinates | 46°47′13″N8°02′49″E / 46.78694°N 8.04694°E /46.78694; 8.04694 |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Red Horn of Brienz |
| Language of name | German |
| Geography | |
  Brienzer Rothorn Location in Switzerland | |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Cantons | |
| Parent range | Emmental Alps |
| Topo map | Swiss Federal Office of Topographyswisstopo |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | mountain train fromBrienz, cable car fromSörenberg |
TheBrienzer Rothorn is amountain of theEmmental Alps, inSwitzerland. 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 theTannhorn, whilst to its east areArnihaaggen,Höch Gumme and theBrünig Pass (1,008 metres (3,307 ft)). On its south side it overlooksLake Brienz, whilst to the north it looks out over theWaldemme valley.[3]
Administratively, the summit is shared by the municipalities ofBrienz, to the south-west,Schwanden bei Brienz, to the south-east,Giswil to the north-east, andFlühli, to the north-west. Brienz and Schwanden bei Brienz are in thecanton of Bern, Giswil is in thecanton of Obwalden, and Flühli is in thecanton of Lucerne. The Brienzer Rothorn is the highest point in the canton of Lucerne.[3]
The summit can be reached fromBrienz by theBrienz 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 fromSörenberg, in Flühli, bycable car.[3]
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