Hohgant

Mountain of the Swiss Alps
Hohgant is located in Switzerland
Hohgant
Hohgant
Location in Switzerland
LocationBern, SwitzerlandParent 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).

External links

  • Hohgant on Hikr
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