Eiger: Mountain in the Bernese Alps, Switzerland
The Eiger (German pronunciation: ) 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.
| Eiger | |
|---|---|
 The north face of the Eiger | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,967 m (13,015 ft) |
| Prominence | 362 m (1,188 ft) |
| Parent peak | Mönch |
| Isolation | 2.0 km (1.2 mi) |
| Coordinates | 46°34′39″N 8°0′19″E / 46.57750°N 8.00528°E |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Ogre |
| Geography | |
  Eiger Location in Switzerland | |
| Location | Canton of Bern, Switzerland |
| Parent range | Bernese Alps |
| Topo map | Swisstopo 1229 Grindelwald |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Limestone |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 11 August 1858 |
| Easiest route | basic rock/snow/ice climb (AD) |
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