Morgeten
Morgeten is a locality in Oberwil im Simmental, Frutigen-Niedersimmental, Canton of Bern and has an elevation of 1,772 metres. Morgeten is situated nearby to the locality Schafwaachli, as well as near Stierenläger.Places of Interest
Highlights include Gantrisch and Ochsen.
Gantrisch
Peak
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
The Gantrisch is a mountain in the north-western Bernese Alps, located between the Simmental and the Aar valley in the canton of Bern. The mountain lies near Gurnigel Pass, from where it is usually climbed. A trail leads to the summit.
Ochsen
Peak
Photo: Marianabeauty, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Ochsen 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.
Hohmädli
Peak
The Hohmädli is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located north of Oberwil in the canton of Bern. It lies east of the Widdersgrind, on the range between the valleys of Morgete and Simmental.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Boltigen and Schwarzenbühl Pass.
Boltigen
Village
Photo: Roland Zumbuehl, CC BY 3.0.
Boltigen is a municipality in the Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. Boltigen is a mixed community, with traits both of a burgess community and a village community. Boltigen is situated 8 km southwest of Morgeten.
Schwarzenbühl Pass
Locality
Photo: Ulflulfl, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Schwarzenbühl Pass is a high mountain pass in the Alps in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It connects Riffenmatt in the municipality of Guggisberg, south of Bern and Gurnigel Pass. Schwarzenbühl Pass is situated 8 km northwest of Morgeten.
Gurnigelbad
Hamlet
Gurnigelbad was a historic spa hotel complex in the municipality of Riggisberg in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland. Located in the Gantrisch region, the establishment centered around sulfurous thermal springs that were exploited from the 16th century onwards. Gurnigelbad is situated 8 km north of Morgeten.
Morgeten
Latitude
46.68979° or 46° 41′ 23″ northLongitude
7.44326° or 7° 26′ 36″ eastElevation
1,772 metres (5,814 feet)Open location code
8FR9MCQV+W8OpenStreetMap ID
node 4683381419OpenStreetMap feature
place=localityGeoNames ID
2659586
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