Birg (Bernese Alps)

Birg
Birg
Location in Switzerland
Highest point
Elevation 2,684 m (8,806 ft)
Prominence 86 m (282 ft) [1]
Coordinates 46°33′42″N 07°51′21″E / 46.56167°N 7.85583°E / 46.56167; 7.85583Coordinates: 46°33′42″N 07°51′21″E / 46.56167°N 7.85583°E / 46.56167; 7.85583 
Geography
Country Switzerland
Canton Bern
Parent range Bernese Alps

Birg (2,684 m) is a summit of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the valley of Lauterbrunnen in the canton of Bern. It lies on the east flank of the Schilthorn, above the village of Mürren.

In winter Birg is part of a ski area and several cable car stations are located on its summit. Birg is also an intermediate station between Mürren and of the Schilthorn.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Seewlifura (2,598 m).

Birg appears seen from a helicopter as the ski station nearest to Blofeld's alpine headquarters in the James Bond film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service"


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