Bernese Alps facts for kids
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The Bernese Alps are a famous group of mountain ranges in the western part of the Alps. You can find them in Switzerland. Even though they are called "Bernese Alps" because they are mostly in the Bernese Oberland area of the canton of Bern, parts of these mountains also stretch into other Swiss regions. These include the cantons of Vaud, Fribourg, Valais, Lucerne, Uri, and Nidwalden. These mountains are known for their stunning views and tall peaks.
Tallest Mountains in the Bernese Alps
The Bernese Alps are home to many impressive mountains. Some of them are very tall, reaching high into the sky. The highest point in this range is the Finsteraarhorn. It stands at an amazing 4,274 meters (14,026 feet) above sea level! Other well-known peaks include the Jungfrau and the Eiger, which are famous for their challenging climbing routes and beautiful scenery.
Here is a list of some of the main peaks in the Bernese Alps, showing their height in both meters and feet:
| Name | Elevation | |
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| Finsteraarhorn | 4274 m | 14,026 ft |
| Aletschhorn | 4182 m | 13,721 ft |
| Jungfrau | 4166 m | 13,669 ft |
| Mönch | 4105 m | 13,468 ft |
| Grosses Schreckhorn | 4080 m | 13,386 ft |
| Grosses Fiescherhorn | 4049 m | 13,285 ft |
| Lauteraarhorn | 4042 m | 13,261 ft |
| Gletscherhorn | 3983 m | 13,067 ft |
| Eiger | 3970 m | 13,025 ft |
| Bietschhorn | 3953 m | 12,970 ft |
| Gross Wannehorn | 3905 m | 12,812 ft |
| Gross Nesthorn | 3820 m | 12,533 ft |
| Lauterbrunnen Breithorn | 3779 m | 12,399 ft |
| Wetterhorn Mittelhorn | 3708 m | 12,166 ft |
| Wetterhorn Jungfrau | 3703 m | 12,149 ft |
| Balmhorn | 3698 m | 12,133 ft |
| Silberhorn | 3695 m | 12,122 ft |
| Wetterhorn Rosenhorn | 3691 m | 12,110 ft |
| Blüemlisalphorn | 3671 m | 12,044 ft |
| Gross Doldenhorn | 3647 m | 11,966 ft |
| Atels | 3636 m | 11,930 ft |
| Tschingelhorn | 3562 m | 11,686 ft |
| Gspaltenhorn | 3442 m | 11,293 ft |
| Fleckistock | 3418 m | 11,214 ft |
| Gross Hühnerstock | 3348 m | 10,985 ft |
| Ewigschneehorn | 3331 m | 10,929 ft |
| Ritzlihorn | 3282 m | 10,768 ft |
| Wildhorn | 3264 m | 10,709 ft |
| Diablerets | 3246 m | 10,650 ft |
| Wildstrubel | 3243 m | 10,640 ft |
| Wellhorn | 3196 m | 10,486 ft |
| Mettenberg | 3107 m | 10,194 ft |
| Löffelhorn | 3098 m | 10,165 ft |
| Grand Muveran | 3061 m | 10,043 ft |
| Gross Wendenstock | 3044 m | 9987 ft |
| Sparrhorn | 3026 m | 9928 ft |
| Torrenthorn | 3003 m | 9853 ft |
| Grande Dent de Morcles | 2980 m | 9777 ft |
| Schilthorn | 2973 m | 9754 ft |
| Eggishorn | 2934 m | 9626 ft |
| Uri Rothstock | 2932 m | 9620 ft |
| Schwarzhorn Grindelwald | 2930 m | 9613 ft |
| Gross Siedelhorn | 2881 m | 9452 ft |
| Albristhorn | 2764 m | 9069 ft |
| Röthihorn | 2759 m | 9052 ft |
| Faulhorn | 2683 m | 8803 ft |
| Gummfluh | 2461 m | 8074 ft |
| Sulegg | 2412 m | 7914 ft |
| Vanil Noir | 2395 m | 7858 ft |
| Niesen | 2366 m | 7763 ft |
| Brienzer Rothorn | 2351 m | 7714 ft |
| Tour d'Aï | 2334 m | 7658 ft |
| Hohgant | 2202 m | 7225 ft |
| Stockhorn | 2192 m | 7192 ft |
| Kaiseregg | 2189 m | 7182 ft |
| Chamossaire | 2116 m | 6943 ft |
| Gemmenalphorn | 2064 m | 6772 ft |
| Rochers de Naye | 1740 m | 5710 ft |
| Moléson | 2006 m | 6582 ft |
| Dent de Jaman | 1879 m | 6165 ft |
Images for kids
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The Finsteraarhorn is the highest mountain in the Bernese Alps. It is also one of the remotest locations in Switzerland
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Jungfrau-Aletsch area seen from space
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The Aletsch Glacier is the largest glacier in the Alps
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Oeschinensee
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The road of the Grimsel Pass is the only one connecting the cantons of Bern and Valais
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See also
In Spanish: Alpes berneses para niños
