Birg (Bernese Alps)
| Birg | |
|---|---|
 View of Birg from the Schilthorn cable car with the Eiger in background | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,684 m (8,806 ft) |
| Prominence | 86 m (282 ft) [1] |
| Coordinates | 46°33′42″N 07°51′21″E / 46.56167°N 7.85583°ECoordinates: 46°33′42″N 07°51′21″E / 46.56167°N 7.85583°E |
| Geography | |
  Birg Location in Switzerland | |
| Location | Bern, Switzerland |
| Parent range | Bernese Alps |
Birg (2,684 m) is a summit of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the valley of Lauterbrunnen in the canton of Bern. It lies on the east flank of the Schilthorn, above the village of Mürren.
In winter Birg is part of a ski area and several cable car stations are located on its summit. Birg is also an intermediate station between Mürren and the summit of the Schilthorn.
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