Höch Gumme

#505 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Höch Gumme is a mountain of the Emmental Alps in Switzerland. It lies to the east of the Brienzer Rothorn and Arnihaaggen, and the west of the Wilerhorn and Brünig Pass. The Schönbüel cable car station is on its eastern flank. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 7234 ftProminence: 459 ftCoordinates: 46°47'15"N, 8°5'24"E

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ObwaldenSwitzerland

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Höch Gumme – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lungern, Ballenberg, Brienzer Rothorn, Lake Lungern.

2.8 miE
Winter sport, Ski area
Lungern
72 min walk • Tucked away in the heart of Switzerland's picturesque Obwalden canton, Lungern is a hidden gem that boasts a serene ski area perfect for those seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of more crowded resorts.
2.7 miS
Village-style living history museum
Ballenberg, Brienz
69 min walk • Ballenberg is an open-air museum in Switzerland that displays traditional buildings and architecture from all over the country. Located near Brienz in the municipality of Hofstetten bei Brienz, Canton of Bern, Ballenberg has over 100 original buildings that have been transported from their original sites.
1.6 miW
Peak with a steam train and a cable car
Brienzer Rothorn
42 min walk • Brienzer Rothorn, a majestic mountain in Switzerland, stands as a sentinel over the stunning Lake Brienz. Rising to an elevation of 2,350 meters, this natural wonder is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts seeking an authentic Alpine experience.
3.5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Lungern
90 min walk • Lake Lungern is a natural lake in Obwalden, Switzerland which is named after the town Lungern on its shore. The lake is drained by the Sarner Aa river, which flows through the Sarnersee and into Lake Lucerne.
5.4 miNE
Forts and castles
Rudenz Castle, Giswil
139 min walk • Rudenz Castle is a ruined castle atop a hill in the municipality of Giswil in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland. The castle and surroundings are a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
4.9 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Hinterburgsee
126 min walk • Hinterburgsee is a lake in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland. Its surface area is 5 ha.
4.4 miNE
Forts and castles
Rosenberg Castle
112 min walk • Rosenberg Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Giswil in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland.
0.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Schönbüel
11 min walk • Schönbüel is a prominence east of the Höch Gumme in the Emmental Alps. It can be accessed by cable car from Lungern.
5.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Tannhorn
130 min walk • The Tannhorn is a mountain of the Emmental Alps in Switzerland. It lies to the west of the Brienzer Rothorn and to the east of the Augstmatthorn. On its southern side it overlooks Lake Brienz.
4.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Haglere
104 min walk • The Haglere or Hagleren is a mountain of the Emmental Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Lucerne and Obwalden. It overlooks Sörenberg on its south side.
5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Oltschiburg
127 min walk • The Oltschiburg is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking Lake Brienz in the Bernese Oberland. It lies on the chain that lies north of the Grosse Scheidegg and that culminates at the Schwarzhorn. The closest locality is Axalp.