Eiger

The Eiger (German pronunciation: [ˈaɪ̯ɡɐ]) is a mountain in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland. It has an elevation of 3,967 metres (13,015 ft). The

Eiger
Eiger
The north face of the Eiger
Highest point
Elevation3,967 m (13,015 ft)
Prominence362 m (1,188 ft)[1]
Parent peakMönch
Isolation2.0 km (1.2 mi)[2]
Coordinates46°34′39″N 8°0′19″E / 46.57750°N 8.00528°E / 46.57750; 8.00528
Naming
English translationOgre
Geography
Eiger is located in Switzerland
Eiger
Eiger
Location in Switzerland
LocationCanton of Bern, Switzerland
Parent rangeBernese Alps
Topo mapSwisstopo 1229 Grindelwald
Geology
Mountain typeLimestone
Climbing
First ascent11 August 1858
Easiest routebasic rock/snow/ice climb (AD)

The Eiger (German pronunciation: [ˈaɪ̯ɡɐ]) is a mountain in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland. It has an elevation of 3,967 metres (13,015 ft). The mountain is one of three mountains which are a large part of the local landscape. Mönch and Jungfrau are the other two mountains. Climbers like the north face. It is 1,800 metres (5,900 ft) high, and very difficult to climb.

References

  1. ↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Nördliches Eigerjoch (3,605 m).
  2. ↑ Retrieved from Google Earth. The nearest point of higher elevation is northeast of the Mönch.



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