Breithorn (Steinernes Meer)

For other places with the same name, see Breithorn.
Breithorn

Breithorn from North-East
Highest point
Elevation 2,504 m (8,215 ft)
Coordinates 47°27′28″N 12°54′08″E / 47.45775°N 12.902197°E / 47.45775; 12.902197Coordinates: 47°27′28″N 12°54′08″E / 47.45775°N 12.902197°E / 47.45775; 12.902197
Geography
Breithorn

Austria

Location Salzburg, Austria
Parent range Alps, Berchtesgaden Alps
Climbing
Easiest route alpine hike from Riemannhaus

Breithorn (elevation 2,504 m (8,215 ft)) is a summit in the Steinernes Meer of the Berchtesgaden Alps in the Austrian state of Salzburg.

Alpinism

The Breithorn stands 1300 m above Saalfelden, with neighbors Persailhorn and Mitterhorn to the West. To the North the plateau of the Steinernes Meer follows.

Fastest access to the summit is from the Riemann Hut (Riemannhaus) in about 1.5 hours.

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