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.

North face.jpg
The north face of the Eiger
Elevation3,967 m (13,015 ft)
Prominence362 m (1,188 ft)[1]
Parent peakMönch
TranslationOgre
Location
LocationCanton of Bern, Switzerland
RangeBernese Alps
Topo mapSwisstopo 1229 Grindelwald
Geology
TypeLimestone
Climbing
First ascent11 August 1858
Easiest routebasic rock/snow/ice climb (AD)

Eiger Media

References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Nördliches Eigerjoch (3,605 m).