Niesen
The Niesen is a mountain peak of the Bernese Alps in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland. The summit of the mountain is 2,362 metres (7,749 ft) in elevation.
| Niesen | |
|---|---|
The Niesen from Wimmis | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,362 m (7,749 ft) |
| Prominence | 407 m (1,335 ft) |
| Parent peak | Albristhorn |
| Isolation | 2.3 km (1.4 mi) |
| Coordinates | 46°38′46″N 7°39′09″E |
| Geography | |
Niesen Location in Switzerland | |
| Location | Canton of Bern, Switzerland |
| Parent range | Bernese Alps |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Niesenbahn |
It overlooks Lake Thun, in the Bernese Oberland region, and forms the northern end of a ridge that stretches north from the Albristhorn and Mannliflue, separating the Simmental and Kandertal valleys.
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