Hohgant
Mountain of the Swiss Alps
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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.
Elevation2,197 m (7,208 ft)
Prominence638 m (2,093 ft)[1]
| Hohgant | |
|---|---|
| Furggengütsch | |
 The north side of the Hohgant | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,197 m (7,208 ft) |
| Prominence | 638 m (2,093 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Brienzer Rothorn |
| Coordinates | 46°47′17.4″N 7°54′06.6″E |
| Geography | |
  Hohgant Location in Switzerland | |
| Location | Bern, Switzerland |
| Parent range | Emmental Alps |
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 end with main summit Furggengütsch (left of centre) & "Drei Bären / The Three Bears" (to the right)
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