Albristhorn
Albristhorn seen from the southeast ( Gilbach, Adelboden )
The Albristhorn is the last and also the highest summit of the Niesen mountain chain in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland. His peak height of 2'763 m above sea level. M. It lies on the border between the municipalities of Saint Stephen and Adelboden (BE).
Summit
The Albristhorn has a double peak. The more prominent of the two is formed by the union of the three Gipfelgräte ( South Ridge, East Ridge and northwest ridge ), lies on the boundary of the municipality and is wearing a cross on the summit as well as a mobile phone base station. He is with 2762 m but a meter lower than the North West summit, about 160 meters further on the northwest, on the territory of the commune of Saint Stephan, is located.
Access
Two unsecured and (essentially) unmarked mountain paths lead to the Albristhorn: From Hahnenmoospass, which is accessible from Adelboden or Lenk, leads a marginally marked path over Tierberg and Seewlehorn and the south ridge to the summit. From the saddle between Gsür and Albristhorn ( Alemannic Furggeli, trail Adelboden - Färmeltal ) leads up an unmarked nature trail on the east ridge. Both are valued at about T4, the East Ridge has only a short challenging section with no real risk of falling and the south ridge several rather light but dangerous passages. In winter, the Albristhorn is a very popular ski tour from the Färmeltal on the northern flank and the upper east ridge in safe conditions. Meanwhile, even in winter occasionally risen or lowered by Horn Brugg / Adelboden, from Hahnenmoospass along the southern ridge or mats on the western flank.
Panorama
The Albristhorn offers an impressive panoramic view: In a southerly direction from east to west among others, the following peaks of the Bernese Alps, Valais Alps to see: Wetterhorn, Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau, Blüemlisalp, doldenhorn, Bietschhorn, Balmhorn, cow horn, white Mies, Dom, Wildstrubel, Matterhorn, Dent Blanche, Grand Combin, Wildhorn, Mont Blanc, Les Diablerets. In the north, from west to east the view of foothills and Central Plateau is ( Switzerland ) away freely to the Jura (mountains ) down. On display are: Le Rubli, Vanil Noir, Guest lots Kaiseregg, gantrisch, Stockhornstrasse, Männliflue.
Although the Albristhorn has quite a considerable height, it disappears in the distance seen against the backdrop of the mighty three thousand, as Wildstrubel ( 3'244 m above sea level. M. ), Blüemlisalp ( 3'664 m above sea level. M. ) or Balmhorn (3 '643 m above sea level. M. ) that are located within 25 km.