Birg (Bernese Alps)
Birg (2,684 m) is a summit of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the valley of Lauterbrunnen in the canton of Bern. It lies on the east flank of the Schilthorn, above the village of Mürren.
| Birg | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,684 m (8,806 ft) |
| Prominence | 86 m (282 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 46°33′42″N 07°51′21″E |
| Geography | |
  Birg Location in Switzerland | |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Canton | Bern |
| Parent range | Bernese Alps |
In winter Birg is part of a ski area and several cable car stations are located on its summit. Birg is also an intermediate station between Mürren and of the Schilthorn.
Birg appears seen from a helicopter as the ski station nearest to Blofeld's alpine headquarters Piz Gloria in the James Bond film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service."
References
- Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Seewlifura (2,598 m).
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