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Hochgern

Coordinates:47°45′00″N12°31′00″E/ 47.75000°N 12.51667°E/47.75000; 12.51667
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Hochgern
Highest point
Elevation1,748 m (5,735 ft)
Prominence967 m (3,173 ft)Edit this on Wikidata
Coordinates47°45′00″N12°31′00″E/ 47.75000°N 12.51667°E/47.75000; 12.51667[1]
Geography
LocationBavaria,Germany

TheHochgernis a mountain found in the Bavarian district ofTraunstein,inGermany.It is part of theChiemgau Alpsand has a height of 1748 meters above sea level. The Hochgern marks the junction of the municipalities ofUnterwössen,MarquartsteinandRuhpolding,as well as the Urschlau Forest district.

Geography

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The Hochgern, rising south of theChiemsee,is a significant member of theBavarian Alps.With aprominenceof 967 meters, the peak is among the most important of the Chiemgau Alps. Several somewhat lower mountains cluster about its centrally-located summit.

References

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  1. ^"Hochgern".GEOnet Names Server.