The Brienzer Rothorn is a mountain of the Emmental Alps, in Switzerland. With an elevation of 2,350 metres (7,710 ft) above sea level, the Brienzer Rothorn is the highest summit of the range. To its west lies the Tannhorn, whilst to its east are Arnihaaggen, Höch Gumme and the Brünig Pass (1,008 metres (3,307 ft)). On its south side it overlooks Lake Brienz, whilst to the north it looks out over the Waldemme valley.
Administratively, the summit is shared by the municipalities of Brienz, to the south-west, Schwanden bei Brienz, to the south-east, Giswil to the north-east, and Flühli, to the north-west. Brienz and Schwanden bei Brienz are in the canton of Bern, Giswil is in the canton of Obwalden, and Flühli is in the canton of Lucerne. The Brienzer Rothorn is the highest point in the canton of Lucerne.
The summit can be reached from Brienz by the Brienz Rothorn Bahn (steam train), the summit station being located at 2,244 metres (7,362 ft) on the Bernese side. It can also be reached from Sörenberg, in Flühli, by cable car.
There's a hiking trail (T1) leading to the summit. Brienzer Rothorn is one of the 1 peaks along the Eiseesattel - Rothorn / Gipfel.
By elevation Brienzer Rothorn is
# 1 out of 229 in Luzern # 60 out of 214 in Obwalden # 1 out of 96 in UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch
By prominence Brienzer Rothorn is
# 3 out of 1882 in the Swiss Prealps # 70 out of 60693 in the Alps # 2 out of 567 in Verwaltungskreis Interlaken-Oberhasli # 1 out of 229 in Luzern # 2 out of 1615 in Bern # 1 out of 214 in Obwalden # 1 out of 96 in UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch # 15 out of 10817 in Switzerland
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