Eiger
The Eiger (German pronunciation: [ˈaɪ̯ɡɐ]) is a mountain in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland. It has an elevation of 3,967 metres (13,015 ft). The mountain is one of three mountains which are a large part of the local landscape. Mönch and Jungfrau are the other two mountains. Climbers like the north face. It is 1,800 metres (5,900 ft) high, and very difficult to climb.
| 280px The north face of the Eiger | |
| Elevation | 3,967 m (13,015 ft) |
|---|---|
| Prominence | 362 m (1,188 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Mönch |
| Translation | Ogre |
| Location | |
| Location | Canton of Bern, Switzerland |
| Range | Bernese Alps |
| Topo map | Swisstopo 1229 Grindelwald |
| Geology | |
| Type | Limestone |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 11 August 1858 |
| Easiest route | basic rock/snow/ice climb (AD) |
Eiger Media
The northeast side of the Eiger
The Eiger on the Siegfried Map
Mount Eiger
The features of the north face of the Eiger in Switzerland. The features are from a diagram in The White Spider by Heinrich Harrer.
The windows of the Eigerwand Station
View from the railway station of Kleine Scheidegg, close enough to allow people to watch the climbers on the Eiger.
The ridge from the Mittellegi Hut
A climber on the Hinterstoisser traverse
- Heckmair-Route.jpg
The Heckmair route (ED2, V-, A0, 60°).
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