Finsteraarhorn
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| Finsteraarhorn | |
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 A southern view of the Finsteraarhorn |
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| Elevation | 4,274 metres (14,022 feet) |
| Location | Switzerland |
| Range | Bernese Alps |
| Prominence | 2280m ranked 3rd in the Alps |
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| First ascent | 1829 by Franz Hugi and party |
| Easiest route | rock/snow climb |
The Finsteraarhorn is the highest mountain in the Bernese Alps range of the Swiss Alps and the highest mountain in the Bernese Oberland. It is the third most prominent peak in the Alps. The view from the summit takes in the surrounding peaks in Switzerland, as well as mountains in France, Germany, Austria and Italy.
See also: Jungfrau
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