Gummfluh

The Gummfluh is a mountain in the western Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Vaud and Berne. It is the highest peak in the chain of mountains on the south side of the Pays d'Enhaut and it lies approximately halfway between Château d'Oex and Gstaad. The northern slopes form part of the large nature reserve of La Pierreuse.

Gummfluh
The Gummfluh from the entry to La Pierreuse nature reserve (north side)
Highest point
Elevation2,458 m (8,064 ft)
Prominence574 m (1,883 ft)[1]
Parent peakLe Tarent
Isolation7 km (4.3 mi)[2]
Coordinates46°26′26″N 7°11′42″E
Geography
Gummfluh is located in Switzerland
Gummfluh
Gummfluh
Location in Switzerland
LocationVaud/Berne, Switzerland
Parent rangeVaud Alps

References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Col de Jable (1,884 m).
  2. Retrieved from Google Earth. The nearest point of higher elevation is north of the La Para.


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