Breithorn (Steinernes Meer)
Breithorn (elevation 2,504 m (8,215 ft)) is a summit in the Steinernes Meer of the Berchtesgaden Alps in the Austrian state of Salzburg.
| Breithorn | |
|---|---|
 South face of Breithorn (left) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,504 m (8,215 ft) |
| Isolation | 2.5 km (1.6 mi)  |
| Coordinates | 47°27′28″N 12°54′08″E |
| Geography | |
  Breithorn Austria | |
| Location | Salzburg, Austria |
| Parent range | Alps, Berchtesgaden Alps |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | alpine hike from Riemannhaus |
Alpinism
The Breithorn stands 1300 m above Saalfelden, with neighbors Persailhorn and Mitterhorn to the West. To the North the plateau of the Steinernes Meer follows.
The fastest route to the summit is from the Riemann Hut (Riemannhaus) in about 1.5 hours.
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