The Ochsen (or Ochse) is a 2,188.4 metres high mountain in the Bernese Alps, overlooking Schwefelbergbad in the canton of Bern. It is the highest mountain of the Gantrisch chain. The Louigrat is the easiest path (T3, slightly exposed at the top: very steep rocky passages), taking approximately 3 hours. Another path goes via the north ridge via Chli Ochsen (T4, steep, rocky and slippery). There is a memorial just below the small summit area.

Ochsen
Highest point
Elevation2,188 m (7,178 ft)
Prominence384 m (1,260 ft)[1]
Parent peakStockhorn
Coordinates46°41′55.5″N 7°25′7″E / 46.698750°N 7.41861°E / 46.698750; 7.41861
Geography
Ochsen is located in Switzerland
Ochsen
Ochsen
Location in Switzerland
LocationBern, Switzerland
Parent rangeBernese Alps
Climbing
First ascent23.02.1698
Easiest routeLouigrat (T3)

References

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  1. ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Baachegg (1,804 m).
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