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| Ergischhorn | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,526 m (8,287 ft) |
| Coordinates | 46°16′26.4″N7°44′8.6″E / 46.274000°N 7.735722°E Coordinates: 46°16′26.4″N7°44′8.6″E / 46.274000°N 7.735722°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Switzerland |
| Parent range | Pennine Alps |
The Ergischhorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland.
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