RIDGES

Tannhorn

2,221 metres, the sharpest tooth on the Brienzergrat, three hours west of the Rothorn.

This is the best frame on the whole traverse. Sunset paints the west face warm while the east stays cool in shadow, so the ridge reads as a blade against the sky. Figure in frame gives scale.

Region
Berner Oberland
Canton
Bern
Local area
Brienz, Berner Oberland
Type
Ridge, Peak
Access
Cable car to Rothorn + 2-3h hike
Best light
Evening
Origin
Hikebeast guide
Effort notes
Hard - exposed T5
Effort
Expert (Hard - exposed T5)

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RIDGES

Tannhorn

2,221 metres, the sharpest tooth on the Brienzergrat, three hours west of the Rothorn.

This is the best frame on the whole traverse. Sunset paints the west face warm while the east stays cool in shadow, so the ridge reads as a blade against the sky. Figure in frame gives scale.

Region
Berner Oberland
Canton
Bern
Local area
Brienz, Berner Oberland
Type
Ridge, Peak
Access
Cable car to Rothorn + 2-3h hike
Best light
Evening
Origin
Hikebeast guide
Effort notes
Hard - exposed T5
Effort
Expert (Hard - exposed T5)

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