Esel

Esel is a mountain in Bern, Switzerland, with its summit at about 8,820 ft (2,687 m) above sea level. No mapped trail reaches the top in OpenStreetMap, so plan the approach with local maps or a guide. The nearest town is Lütschental, about 3.3 miles northeast of the summit. Peaks within about 3 miles include Simelihorn, Reeti and Faulhorn. Abbachfall and Bachlägerwasserfall are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Holdrio and Camping du Lac are within about 6 miles. In a typical July, the warmest month, highs reach about 51°F (10°C) and lows about 34°F (1°C); in January, the coldest, highs are about 15°F (-9°C) and lows about 2°F (-17°C). Precipitation falls on about 19 days in April, the wettest month, and about 15 days in January, the driest. These typical figures for 1981–2010 come from the CHELSA 1 km climate model and CRU TS 4.09. The location and elevation come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Check local access rules and conditions before you go.