Planplatten

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Plaplatten
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Plaplatten
Location in Switzerland
Highest point
Elevation 2,245 m (7,365 ft)
Prominence 56 m (184 ft) [1]
Parent peak Glogghüs
Coordinates 46°44′11.9″N8°15′17.9″E / 46.736639°N 8.254972°E / 46.736639; 8.254972 Coordinates: 46°44′11.9″N8°15′17.9″E / 46.736639°N 8.254972°E / 46.736639; 8.254972
Geography
Location Bern, Switzerland
Parent range Urner Alps
Climbing
Easiest route Cable car

Planplatten (2,245 m) is a mountain situated above Meiringen in the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland. In 1999 a panoramic restaurant (the Alpentower) has been built on the summit which is accessible by gondola lift.

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Meiringen Place in Bern, Switzerland

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References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located east of the summit at 2,189 metres.