Bietschhorn
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Location
Overview
Elevation:
3,934m
/
12,906ft
Prominence:
806m
/
2,644ft
Mountain Range:
Bernese Alps
Continent:
Europe
Country:
Switzerland
First ascent:
1859
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Location
Description
Bietschhorn lies in the Bernese Alps and falls short of being a 4,000m by just 64m, a similar situation to the Eiger. Nonetheless is it still a relatively popular climb. The peak is located Jungfrau-Aletsch Protected Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.