Schafarnisch

#1722 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Schafarnisch is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Fribourg and Bern. It lies north of Boltigen, in the group culminating at the Schafberg. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 6913 ftProminence: 922 ftCoordinates: 46°39'19"N, 7°22'8"E

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FribourgSwitzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Schwarzsee, Gantrisch, Bäderhorn, Kaiseregg.

4.2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Schwarzsee
108 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...
5.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gantrisch
132 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.
3.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bäderhorn
90 min walk • The Bäderhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located north of the Jaun Pass in the canton of Bern. It lies on the range between the valleys of Jaun and Simmental.
2.4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kaiseregg
61 min walk • The Kaiseregg is a mountain in the Bernese Alps, overlooking Schwarzsee in the canton of Fribourg. Its summit, which can be accessed by trail, is located a few hundred meters from the border with the canton of Bern.
6.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Seebergsee
164 min walk • Seebergsee is a lake in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland. Its surface area is 6 ha.
4.9 miE
Forts and castles
Weissenburg Castle
126 min walk • Weissenburg Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Därstetten of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland.
6.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Selibüel
159 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.
3.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ochsen
98 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.
5.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Niderhorn
133 min walk • The Niderhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located north of Zweisimmen in the Bernese Oberland. It lies between the valleys of Simmental and Diemtigen.
4.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Jaun Pass
118 min walk • Jaun Pass is a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps linking Charmey and Jaun in the canton of Fribourg with Reidenbach in the canton of Bern. The pass itself is located within the canton of Berne. The pass road was completed in 1878.
5.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Chörblispitz
130 min walk • The Chörblispitz is a mountain of the Swiss Prealps, located north of Jaun in the canton of Fribourg. It lies on the range between the valley of the Breccaschlund and the valley of the Jaunbach.