Hohgant

The Hohgant is a mountain of the Emmental Alps, located south of the Emmental in the canton of Berne. The main summit has an elevation of 2,197 metres above sea level and is distinguished by the name Furggengütsch.

Hohgant
Furggengütsch
The north side of the Hohgant
Highest point
Elevation2,197 m (7,208 ft)
Prominence638 m (2,093 ft)[1]
Parent peakBrienzer Rothorn
Coordinates46°47′17.4″N 7°54′06.6″E
Geography
Hohgant is located in Switzerland
Hohgant
Hohgant
Location in Switzerland
LocationBerne, Switzerland
Parent rangeEmmental 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.

  • Hohgant Massif – Eastern section with main summit Furggengütsch (to the left)
    Hohgant Massif – Eastern section with main summit Furggengütsch (to the left)
  • Hohgant Massif – Eastern end with main summit Furggengütsch (left of centre) & "Drei Bären / The Three Bears" (to the right)
    Hohgant Massif – Eastern end with main summit Furggengütsch (left of centre) & "Drei Bären / The Three Bears" (to the right)

See also

References
  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Feldmoos (1,559 m).


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