Fromberghorn

Fromberghorn is a mountain summit in the Bernese Alps positioned between Diemtigen and Reichenbach im Kandertal. The mountain features open meadow areas on its lower elevations that transition to rocky terrain toward the peak.

The mountain served as a landmark for shepherds guiding their flocks through the Bernese Alps starting in the medieval period. This long history shows how the region has been an important part of pastoral routes for many centuries.

The lower slopes show how local farmers continue their traditional grazing practices with cattle and sheep on the mountain. This long-standing use shapes how the landscape looks and reflects how mountain communities have always worked with this land.

Several hiking trails climb toward the summit, with routes accessible from both Diemtigen and Reichenbach im Kandertal offering different starting points. The open meadow sections make navigation relatively straightforward, though weather at higher elevations can change rapidly.

The rock layers of the mountain contain fossils from ancient sea creatures, evidence of when this region was underwater long ago. These traces tell a remarkable story about how dramatically the landscape has changed over geological time.