Augstmatthorn
| Augstmatthorn | |
|---|---|
 The Augstmatthorn covered with snow | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,137 m (7,011 ft) |
| Prominence | 272 m (892 ft) [1] |
| Parent peak | Brienzer Rothorn |
| Coordinates | 46°44′32.2″N 7°55′43.3″E / 46.742278°N 7.928694°ECoordinates: 46°44′32.2″N 7°55′43.3″E / 46.742278°N 7.928694°E |
| Geography | |
  Augstmatthorn Location in Switzerland | |
| Location | Berne, Switzerland |
| Parent range | Emmental Alps |
An Alpine Ibex on the Augstmatthorn
The Augstmatthorn is a mountain of the Emmental Alps, overlooking Lake Brienz in the Bernese Oberland. The largely forested land from the top of the mountain southwards to the lake has been identified by BirdLife International as a 15,900 ha Important Bird Area.
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