Bantiger

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Bantiger
2009-01-11 View on Bantiger from Gurten near Berne in Winter 07.JPG
View of the Bantiger from the Gurten
Highest point
Elevation 947 m (3,107 ft)
Prominence 320 m (1,050 ft) [1]
Parent peak Blasenflue
Coordinates 46°58′41″N7°31′39″E / 46.97806°N 7.52750°E / 46.97806; 7.52750 Coordinates: 46°58′41″N7°31′39″E / 46.97806°N 7.52750°E / 46.97806; 7.52750
Geography
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Bantiger
Location in Switzerland
Location Bern, Switzerland
Parent range Emmental Alps
Climbing
Easiest route Road

The Bantiger is a mountain north of the Emmental Alps, overlooking the region of Bern. It is located east of Ittigen and north of Stettlen, in the canton of Bern.

The Bantiger TV Tower, on the summit, is a 196 metre tall tower used for FM- and TV-transmission.

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References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located at Lindental at 627 metres.

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