Augstmatthorn

Augstmatthorn
The Augstmatthorn covered with snow
Highest point
Elevation 2,137 m (7,011 ft)
Prominence 272 m (892 ft)[1]
Parent peak Brienzer Rothorn
Coordinates 46°44′32.2″N 7°55′43.3″E / 46.742278°N 7.928694°E / 46.742278; 7.928694Coordinates: 46°44′32.2″N 7°55′43.3″E / 46.742278°N 7.928694°E / 46.742278; 7.928694
Geography
Augstmatthorn
Location in Switzerland
Location Berne, Switzerland
Parent range Emmental Alps

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

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