Fromberghorn

#1064 among destinations in Switzerland

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The Fromberghorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located between Diemtigen and Reichenbach im Kandertal in the Bernese Oberland. It lies just south of the Niesen. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 7854 ftProminence: 325 ftCoordinates: 46°37'58"N, 7°37'46"E

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BernSwitzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Niesen, Lake Thun, Stockhorn, Spiez Castle.

1.4 miNE
Natural attraction, Mountain, Park
Niesen
37 min walk • Niesen, known as the "Swiss Pyramid" due to its distinctive, almost perfectly pyramidal shape, is a towering mountain located in the Bernese Alps of Switzerland. With its summit at 2,362 meters above sea level, Niesen offers awe-inspiring views of the surrounding...
6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Thun
153 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Bernese Oberland, Lake Thun is a serene expanse of water that epitomizes the tranquil beauty of Switzerland. Surrounded by majestic peaks and gentle slopes adorned with vineyards and historic villages, this alpine lake stretches over 17.5...
6 miNW
Soaring peak with a cable car and eatery
Stockhorn, Erlenbach im Simmental
155 min walk • The Stockhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the region of Lake Thun in the Bernese Oberland. It is located north of the town of Erlenbach im Simmental. The Stockhorn is 2,190 m high and is accessible via cable car from Erlenbach. It has a restaurant at the top and is a good starting point for many hikes.
4.8 miNE
Forts and castles
Spiez Castle, Spiez
122 min walk • Spiez Castle is a castle in the municipality of Spiez of the Swiss canton of Bern. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
5.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Hinterstockensee
143 min walk • Nestled in the stunning Swiss Alps, Hinterstockensee is a serene mountain lake that captivates visitors with its crystal-clear waters and breathtaking natural surroundings. This hidden gem is situated at an elevation of 1,584 meters, offering a tranquil escape from the...
4.6 miNE
46°41'14"N • 7°41'8"E
Freibad-Seebad, Spiez
118 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Amusement park
7.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Tschingelsee
199 min walk • Tschingelsee is a lake in the valley Kiental of the Canton of Berne, Switzerland. The lake formed on Tschingelalp in 1972 after severe weather. Since 1987 the area has been a nature preserve.
2.8 miN
Forts and castles
Wimmis Castle, Wimmis
71 min walk • Wimmis Castle is a castle in the municipality of Wimmis of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
4.1 miS
Forts and castles
Tellenburg Castle
104 min walk • Tellenburg Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Frutigen in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.
5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gehrihorn
129 min walk • The Gehrihorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking Frutigen in the Bernese Oberland. It lies at the northern end of the range between the Kandertal and the Kiental.
6.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Oberstockensee
163 min walk • Oberstockensee is a small lake in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland. Its surface area is 11.8 ha. The lake is located above the village of Erlenbach im Simmental, below Stockhorn.