Schwefelberg

Schwefelberg is a hamlet in Rüschegg, Bern-Mittelland, Canton of Bern. Schwefelberg is situated nearby to the locality Stierenlegi, as well as near Stierenmoos.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Birehubel and Ochsen.

Birehubel

Scenic viewpoint

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Birehubel is a scenic viewpoint.

Ochsen

Peak

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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.

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.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Schwarzenbühl Pass and Gurnigelbad.

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 5 km northwest of Schwefelberg.

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 6 km north of Schwefelberg.