Oberi Gantrischhütte

Oberi Gantrischhütte is in Rüschegg, Bern-Mittelland, Canton of Bern and has an elevation of 1,613 metres. Oberi Gantrischhütte is situated nearby to the forest Naturschutzgebiet (Birkhuhn), as well as near the lake Gantrischseeli.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Gantrisch and Birehubel.

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.

Birehubel

Scenic viewpoint

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Birehubel is a scenic viewpoint, which is situated 1 km west of Oberi Gantrischhütte.

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.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gurnigelbad and Schwarzenbühl Pass.

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 5 km north of Oberi Gantrischhütte.

Schwarzenbühl Pass

Locality

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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 6 km northwest of Oberi Gantrischhütte.