Elsighorn

#788 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Elsighorn is a mountain in the Bernese Alps, overlooking Kandergrund in the Bernese Oberland. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 7680 ftProminence: 971 ftCoordinates: 46°31'37"N, 7°38'10"E

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BernSwitzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Blausee, Oeschinen Lake, Tschingelsee, Felsenburg.

1.4 miE
Tiny, scenic lake with a hotel and trout
Blausee
36 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Blausee is an enchanting natural lake renowned for its stunning, crystal-clear blue water. This small but mesmerizing body of water is a hidden gem located in the Kander Valley, in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland.
4.7 miSE
Alpine lake for hiking and ice fishing
Oeschinen Lake
121 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Oeschinen Lake is a natural marvel that captivates visitors with its serene beauty and pristine waters. Situated at an elevation of 1,578 meters, the lake is easily accessible from the nearby town of Kandersteg in the Bernese...
5.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Tschingelsee
138 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.
1.8 miE
Forts and castles
Felsenburg
46 min walk • Felsenburg Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Kandergrund of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
3.5 miN
Forts and castles
Tellenburg Castle
89 min walk • Tellenburg Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Frutigen in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.
4.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gehrihorn
106 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.
5.7 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gsür
145 min walk • The Gsür is a mountain in the Bernese Alps at the very southeastern end of the Diemtigtal and rising above Adelboden in the Entschligetal in the canton of canton of Bern.
1.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
First
40 min walk • The First is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking Kandersteg in the canton of Bern. Its summit can be reached by trail from Adelboden or Kandersteg.
6.2 miSE
Dramatic peak for hiking and skiing
Doldenhorn
158 min walk • The Doldenhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. On its north side is Lake Oeschinen.
4.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Männliflue
117 min walk • The Männliflue is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located near Adelboden in the Bernese Oberland, A state of Switzerland. It lies between the valleys of Diemtigen and Adelboden.
4.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hohniesen
110 min walk • The Hohniesen is a mountain in the Bernese Alps, located near Frutigen in the Bernese Oberland. It lies between the Diemtigtal and the Frutigtal.