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484:References
414:Wildi Frau
410:Dündenhorn
402:Doldenhorn
377:Wildi Frau
352:Doldenhorn
312:46°29′46″N
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256:Kandersteg
125:46°29′19″N
71:Prominence
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738:Tschingel
618:Mountains
546:John Ball
531:Swisstopo
498:Swisstopo
383:Geography
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153:Geography
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93:Isolation
61:Elevation
814:Märjelen
789:Fiescher
753:Unteraar
719:Glaciers
700:Nesthorn
680:Ebnefluh
665:Grünhorn
635:Jungfrau
472:See also
282:7°47′0″E
222:Climbing
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784:Aletsch
758:Oberaar
425:Kiental
103:Listing
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