Faulhorn, Mountain summit in Bernese Alps, Switzerland
The Faulhorn reaches an elevation of 2,681 meters between Lake Brienz and Grindelwald, offering views of seven Swiss lakes and the Bernese High Alps.
The mountain hotel at the summit, constructed between 1830 and 1833 by Samuel Blatter, stands as one of the oldest mountain hotels built for tourism in the Alps.
Heinrich Müller documented the mountain's perspectives through detailed etchings in the 1870s, creating a visual record of the Swiss alpine landscape.
Visitors can reach Faulhorn through multiple hiking routes, with the most direct path starting from First gondola station and taking approximately two hours.
The mountain derives its name from the black limestone shale composition, with 'faul' referring to the crumbly nature of the rock formation.
GPS coordinates: 46.67493,7.99932
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:10
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