Oberaarhorn | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 3,631 m (11,913 ft) |
Prominence | 260 m (850 ft) [1] |
Parent peak | Finsteraarhorn |
Coordinates | 46°31′53″N8°10′28″E / 46.53139°N 8.17444°E |
Geography | |
Location | Valais/Bern, Switzerland |
Parent range | Bernese Alps |
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