Oberaarjoch
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| Elevation | 3,116 m10,223.097 ft 1.936 miles |
| Location | Berne (canton), Switzerland Valais, Switzerland |
| Range | Bernese Alps |
| Massif | Finsteraarhorn Group |
| Between | Oberaarhorn Oberaarrothorn |
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| Coordinates | |
| DMS Coor. | 46°31´32"N, 8°10´26"E |
| Swiss Coor. | 656414 / 152959 |
| Links | Topographic Detail |
| Nearby Features | |
| Altmann (Finsteraarhorn Group), Finsteraarrothorn, Firehorn, Gemschlicke, Grunerhorn, Hinteres Galmihorn, Nollen (Finsteraarhorn Group), Oberaarhorn, Oberaarjoch Hut, Oberaarrothorn, Oberaarrotjoch, Obers Studerjoch, Roossehörner, Scheuchzerhorn, Studerhorn, Unders Studerjoch, Vorderes Galmihorn | |
| Alpinist's Info | |
| Topo. Map | SLK 1250: Ulrichen |
| Easiest Route |  F
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[edit] General information
The Oberaarjoch (3,216 m) is a high mountain pass in the Bernese Alps of Switzerland. The pass connects the Oberaar Glacier and the Studer Glacier respectively Galmi Glacier in the canton of Berne. The pass lies between the Oberaarhorn on the north and the Oberaarrothorn on the south. The Oberaarjoch Hut (3,256 m) lies just above the col. The pass is heavily used as accespoint to the Finsteraarhorn Group and viceversa.
For more information see Oberaarjoch Hut.
[edit] History
First crossing by J H Weiss, ca 1797
[edit] Additional photos
 View from Oberaarjoch onto Studer Glacier, Finsteraarrothorn (top right) |
 Oberaarjoch(middle) on top of Oberaar Glacier from the Oberaarsee dam |
[edit] Recommended books
The Swiss Alps (Cicerone Guide) by Kev Reynolds
The Alpine 4000m Peaks by the Classic Routes by Richard Goedeke
Bernese Oberland: Selected Climbs (Alpine Club Guides) by Les Swindin
Bernese Oberland East: Interlaken - Grindelwald - Meiringen (Rother Walking Guide) by Daniel Anker
The Bernese Alps: A Walker's Guide (Cicerone Guide) by Kev Reynolds
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