Augstmatthorn

The Augstmatthorn is a mountain of the Emmental Alps, overlooking Lake Brienz in the Bernese Oberland. The largely forested land from the top of the mountain southwards to the lake has been identified by BirdLife International as a 15,900 ha Important Bird Area.

An Alpine Ibex on the Augstmatthorn
Augstmatthorn
The Augstmatthorn covered with snow
Highest point
Elevation2,137 m (7,011 ft)
Prominence272 m (892 ft)[1]
Parent peakBrienzer Rothorn
Listing
Coordinates46°44′32.2″N 7°55′43.3″E
Geography
Augstmatthorn
Location in Switzerland
LocationBerne, Switzerland
Parent rangeEmmental Alps

References

  1. Swisstopo maps


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