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#79 of 300 · Bernese Oberland (Lake Brienz)

Hardergrat

SwitzerlandCanton of Bern

A long, exposed ridge traverse above Lake Brienz from Harder Kulm to the Brienzer Rothorn over the Augstmatthorn and a string of steep grassy tops; relentless ups and downs on narrow paths with big drops demand dry conditions and a sure foot.

Distance
24 km
Point to point
Ascent
2,500 m
High point 2,350 m
Time
11 h
Day hike
Difficulty
Expert
Scrambling, via ferrata, serious exposure, glacier or altitude.
Best months
Jul–Sep
When the route is usually in condition
Start
Harder Kulm (Interlaken)
Finish: Brienzer Rothorn

Route

Topographic map of Hardergrat, from Harder Kulm to Brienzer RothornHarder KulmAugstmatthornTannhornBrienzer RothornStart: Harder KulmFinish: Brienzer Rothorn© OpenStreetMap contributors, SRTM · © OpenTopoMap
StartFinishWaypoints joined by straight lines, not a GPS track.
  1. Harder Kulm
  2. Augstmatthorn
  3. Tannhorn
  4. Brienzer Rothorn

Wildlife along the route

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