First, Mountain summit in Bernese Oberland, Switzerland.
First is a mountain summit in the Bernese Oberland that stands at 2548 meters and has a dense network of hiking trails crossing the surrounding slopes. The area offers routes of different difficulty levels and connects several nearby valleys with marked pathways.
First is the 2,548-metre summit of the Bernese Alps above Kandersteg, with a prominence of 137 metres; the Arabic Wikipedia lists it as part of the Schilthorn massif. It is climbed on foot by trail from Adelboden or Kandersteg, and no cable car serves this First.
The name First is a Swiss German field name meaning a ridge or crest, shared with other Bernese peaks. The summit stands on the ridge that culminates in the Schilthorn, and from the top hikers look across to the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
The summit is reached on foot by trail from Kandersteg or from Adelboden; no cable car serves this First. The two approach routes lie in different valleys, so the descent can be planned through the opposite side. Allow for the 2,548-metre altitude and check conditions before setting out.
A cable car system connects Grindelwald to First, offering transportation options for visitors who wish to access the summit without hiking.
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