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Birg, Mountain summit in Interlaken-Oberhasli, Switzerland

Located within the Bernese Alps at 2,684 meters elevation, Birg summit features steep cliffs and overlooks the expansive Lauterbrunnen valley below.

The mountain gained recognition in 1969 when it served as a filming location for the James Bond movie On Her Majesty's Secret Service.

Local mountain guides share traditional Swiss mountaineering methods while leading expeditions through designated routes across the Birg terrain.

The summit remains accessible through a cable car system operating from 9:00 to 16:30, connecting visitors to various hiking trails and observation points.

The mountain station contains specialized platforms allowing visitors to observe climbers ascending the eastern rock face through mounted telescopes.

Location: Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district

Elevation above the sea: 2,684 m

GPS coordinates: 46.56198,7.85739

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:10

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