Mönch, Mountain peak in Bernese Alps, Switzerland
The Mönch summit reaches an elevation of 4,107 meters and features a steep limestone ridge between the cantons of Bern and Valais.
The first recorded ascent of the Mönch occurred in 1857, when Christian Almer, Christian Kaufmann, Ulrich Kaufmann, and Sigismund Porges reached its peak.
The name Mönch, meaning monk in German, forms part of a mountain trio with Eiger and Jungfrau, representing central figures in Swiss alpine traditions.
Climbers access the mountain through the Jungfraujoch railway station, with the Mönchjoch Hut serving as a base for expeditions at 3,650 meters.
The mountain contains a railway tunnel at 3,300 meters altitude, connecting the Jungfrau region through an engineering feat within its limestone structure.
Location: Bern
Location: Canton of Valais
Elevation above the sea: 4,110 m
Made from material: limestone
GPS coordinates: 46.55850,7.99727
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:31
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