First ascent 1864 Mountain range Uri Alps Parent range Uri Alps | Elevation 3,389 m Prominence 308 m | |
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Similar Tieralplistock, Gwächtenhorn, Dammastock, Sustenhorn, Hinter Tierberg | ||
The Diechterhorn is a mountain in the Urner Alps, overlooking the Haslital in the Bernese Oberland. At 3,389 metres above sea level it is the highest summit of the Urner Alps lying within the canton of Bern.
Map of Diechterhorn, 3863 Gadmen, Switzerland
On its east side lies the upper basin of the Trift Glacier, the summit of the Dammastock being located about five kilometres east. On its west side lies the Gelmersee at 1,849 metres.
The Gelmer hut, lying at 2,412 metres above the Gelmersee, is the closest hut. It is a common base for climbers.
References
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