Pfaffen
- 6,417 ft
- summit
Pfaffen is a mountain in Bern, Switzerland, with its summit at about 6,420 ft (1,956 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 Zwischenflüh, about 1.7 miles north of the summit. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pfaffehürleni, Roseflue and Turne. For camping, Dür's Bächli and Camping Rössli are within about 6 miles. In a typical July, the warmest month, highs reach about 60°F (15°C) and lows about 41°F (5°C); in January, the coldest, highs are about 26°F (-3°C) and lows about 10°F (-12°C). Precipitation falls on about 19 days in May, the wettest month, and about 14 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.
- Summit elevation
- 6,417 ft
We don't know of a mapped trail or route to the summit of Pfaffen. Plan the approach with local maps, a guidebook or a local guide, and check conditions before you go.
Questions about Pfaffen
How tall is Pfaffen?
6,417 ft (1,956 m).
Is there a trail to the top of Pfaffen?
We don't know of a mapped trail or route to the summit. Plan the approach with local maps, a guidebook or a local guide.
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Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors