Gasterespitz
Gasterespitz is a peak in Kandersteg, Frutigen-Niedersimmental, Canton of Bern and has an elevation of 2,821 metres. Gasterespitz is situated nearby to the locality Fluhalp, as well as near Eggenschwand.Places of Interest
Highlights include Balmhorn and Balmhorngletscher.
Balmhorn
Peak
Photo: Telnet, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Balmhorn is a mountain in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland. Its summit ridge lies on the border between the cantons of Bern and the Valais. It was first climbed by Frank Walker, Horace Walker and Lucy Walker, with guides Jakob Anderegg and Melchior Anderegg on 21 July 1864.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Lauchernalp and Kippel.
Lauchernalp
Village
Lauchernalp is an alp and resort area in the Swiss Alps, located in the canton of Valais. It sits on a sunny terrace, between 1,900 and 2,100 metres above sea level, overlooking the Lötschental above Wiler. Lauchernalp is situated 6 km southeast of Gasterespitz.
Kippel
Village
Photo: Mo4jolo, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Kippel is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Kippel is situated 7 km southeast of Gasterespitz.
Wiler
Village
Photo: Mo4jolo, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Wiler is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Wiler is situated 7 km southeast of Gasterespitz.
Gasterespitz
- Type: Peak with an elevation of 2,821 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Kandersteg, Frutigen-Niedersimmental, Canton of Bern, Bernese Highlands, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
46.43755° or 46° 26′ 15″ northLongitude
7.70482° or 7° 42′ 17″ eastElevation
2,821 metres (9,255 feet)Open location code
8FR9CPQ3+2WGeoNames ID
10627838
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In Other Languages
“Gasterespitz” goes by many names.
- German: “Gasterespitz”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Fluhalp and Eggenschwand.
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Highlights include Wildelsigegrat and Balme.
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