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Mountain of the Swiss Alps
Hohgant
Furggengütsch
The north side of the Hohgant
Highest point
Elevation2,197 m (7,208 ft)
Prominence638 m (2,093 ft)
Parent peakBrienzer Rothorn
Coordinates46°47′17.4″N 7°54′06.6″E / 46.788167°N 7.901833°E / 46.788167; 7.901833
Geography
Hohgant is located in SwitzerlandHohgantHohgantLocation in Switzerland
LocationBern, Switzerland
Parent rangeEmmental Alps

The Hohgant is a mountain of the Emmental Alps, located south of the Emmental in the canton of Bern. The main summit has an elevation of 2,197 metres above sea level and is distinguished by the name Furggengütsch.

Several caves (F1 and K2 networks) developing in the Urgonian limestone formation (Aptian) have their entrances on the Hohgant mountain. The F1 cave is connected to the Siebenhengste cave network.

Gallery

  • Eastern section with main summit Furggengütsch (to the left) Eastern section with main summit Furggengütsch (to the left)
  • Eastern end with main summit Furggengütsch (left of centre) & "Drei Bären / The Three Bears" (to the right) Eastern end with main summit Furggengütsch (left of centre) & "Drei Bären / The Three Bears" (to the right)

See also

References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Feldmoos (1,559 m).

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