| Klein Wellhorn | |
|---|---|
  Klein Wellhorn Location in Switzerland | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,701 m (8,862 ft) |
| Prominence | 77 m (253 ft) [1] |
| Coordinates | 46°39′57.2″N8°09′03.7″E / 46.665889°N 8.151028°E Coordinates: 46°39′57.2″N8°09′03.7″E / 46.665889°N 8.151028°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Bern, Switzerland |
| Parent range | Bernese Alps |
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