Hochmatt, Mountain summit in the Bernese Alps, Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland

Hochmatt is a mountain summit in the Bernese Alps reaching approximately 2150 meters in elevation. The peak features steep rocky outcrops alongside extensive grassy slopes that descend from the summit area.

The mountain has long served as a natural boundary between German-speaking and French-speaking regions of Switzerland. This location shaped how local communities developed and established routes across the landscape over many centuries.

The name Hochmatt combines the German words for "high" and "meadow", a reminder that the summit rises above the canton of Fribourg's German-speaking Sense district, south of Jaun. The peak stands west of the Gastlosen chain, whose limestone walls are visible from the summit ridge.

Multiple marked trails lead to the summit, with climbing times ranging from 4 to 5 hours depending on your chosen route. The best time to hike is from June through September when snow clears and trails are in good condition for walking.

The summit presents an unusual combination of vertical cliff faces resembling Dolomite formations alongside gentle alpine pastures in a compact area. These contrasting landscapes create habitats for distinctly different plant and animal species side by side.