Pfyffe

#489 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Pfyffe is a mountain of the Bernese Alpine foothills located between the municipalities of Guggisberg and Rüschegg in the canton of Bern. It is part of the wooded range north of the Gurnigel Pass, which culminates at the Selibüel. On the southern slopes of the mountain lies the small resort of Ottenleuebad. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 5466 ftProminence: 430 ftCoordinates: 46°44'29"N, 7°22'19"E

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BernSwitzerland

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Pfyffe – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schwarzsee, Gantrisch, Schloss Schwarzenburg, Selibüel.

6.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Schwarzsee
173 min walk • Nestled amidst the majestic Swiss Alps, Schwarzsee, also known as the Black Lake, is a serene and picturesque destination in Switzerland. This idyllic mountain lake, renowned for its dark, glassy waters that mirror the surrounding landscape, offers a tranquil retreat...
4.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gantrisch
115 min walk • The Gantrisch is a mountain in the north-western Bernese Alps, located between the Simmental and the Aar valley in the canton of Bern. The mountain lies near Gurnigel Pass, from where it is usually climbed. A trail leads to the summit.
5.3 miN
Forts and castles, Historical place
Schloss Schwarzenburg
135 min walk • Schwarzenburg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Schwarzenburg of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
3.2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Selibüel
83 min walk • The Selibüel is a mountain of the Bernese Alpine foothills, located in the municipality of Rüschegg in the canton of Bern. It is the culminating point of the wooded range that lies north of the Gurnigel Pass, between the valleys of the Sense and the Aare.
3.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ochsen
94 min walk • The Ochsen is a 2,188.4 metres high mountain in the Bernese Alps, overlooking Schwefelbergbad in the canton of Bern. It is the highest mountain of the Gantrisch chain. The Louigrat is the easiest path, taking approximately 3 hours. Another path goes via the north ridge via Chli Ochsen.
4.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Märe
118 min walk • The Märe is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Fribourg and Bern. The Märe lies approximately halfway between Schwarzsee and Oberwil im Simmental.
4.9 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Schibe
124 min walk • The Schibe is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located near Oberwil im Simmental in the canton of Bern.
4.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Widdersgrind
121 min walk • The Widdersgrind is a mountain in the Bernese Alps north of Oberwil in the canton of Bern. Its summit is the tripoint between the valleys of Hengstschlund, Morgete, and Simmental.
6.9 miNE
Locality
Riggisberg
176 min walk • One of the main attractions in Riggisberg is the stunning Riggisalp mountain, which offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can take a leisurely hike to the summit, or ride the Riggisalp cable car for a more relaxed way to enjoy the...
5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hohmädli
128 min walk • The Hohmädli is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located north of Oberwil in the canton of Bern. It lies east of the Widdersgrind, on the range between the valleys of Morgete and Simmental.
6.3 miNE
Church
Kloster Rüeggisberg, Rüeggisberg
160 min walk • Rüeggisberg Priory was a Cluniac priory in the municipality of Rüeggisberg, Canton of Bern, Switzerland.