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Augstmatthorn

Bernese Oberland, Switzerland

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST HIKES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 18 2026
Augstmatthorn

A summit on the ridge above Lake Brienz, usually climbed from the Lombachalp parking area near Habkern. A steep ascent leads to a ridge path toward Suggiture and Harder Kulm, with views of Lake Brienz and the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

Highlights

  • Ridge path to Suggiture
  • Lake Brienz from the summit
  • Ibex on the ridge

Good to know

  • About 600 m ascent, roughly 2 hours up
  • Paid parking at Lombachalp; shuttle from Habkern
  • Snow lingers on the ridge into June

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