Girisberg
Girisberg is a ridge in Canton of Bern, Switzerland and has an elevation of 1,819 metres. Girisberg is situated nearby to the locality Morgeten, as well as near the hamlet Schwefelbergbad.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Gantrisch and Gurnigel Pass.
Gantrisch
Peak
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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.
Gurnigel Pass
Mountain saddle
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Gurnigel Pass is a high mountain pass in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It connects Riggisberg and Zollhaus. The culminating point of the road lies on the eastern flank of the Selibüel. The pass is the venue for an annual cross-country skiing race. Gurnigel Pass is situated 2½ km northwest of Girisberg.
Hohmad
Peak
The Hohmad is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located south of Blumenstein in the canton of Bern. It lies on the range north of the Simmental, approximately halfway between the Gantrisch and the Stockhorn. Hohmad is situated 2½ km east of Girisberg.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Blumenstein and Pohlern.
Blumenstein
Village
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Blumenstein is a municipality in the administrative district of Thun, in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. Blumenstein is situated 6 km northeast of Girisberg.
Pohlern
Village
Pohlern is a municipality in the administrative district of Thun in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. Pohlern is situated 6 km east of Girisberg.
Oberwil im Simmental
Village
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Oberwil im Simmental is a municipality in the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. Oberwil im Simmental is situated 6 km south of Girisberg.
Girisberg
- Type: Ridge with an elevation of 1,819 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Canton of Bern, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
46.71049° or 46° 42′ 38″ northLongitude
7.46159° or 7° 27′ 42″ eastElevation
1,819 metres (5,968 feet)Open location code
8FR9PF66+5JGeoNames ID
11999779
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In Other Languages
“Girisberg” goes by many names.
- German: “Girisberg”
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