The Chutzen (or Chutze; 820 m) is a wooded hill of the Swiss Plateau, located halfway between Lake Biel and Bern. It lies south of the village of Frienisberg and belongs to the municipality of Seedorf. On the summit lies a 45-metre-high wooden tower, the Chutzenturm, which opened in June 2010.[3]

Chutzen
The Chutzenturm on the summit
Highest point
Elevation820 m (2,690 ft)
Prominence261 m (856 ft)[1]
Isolation13.6 km (8.5 mi)[2]
Coordinates47°00′53″N 07°19′26″E / 47.01472°N 7.32389°E / 47.01472; 7.32389
Geography
Chutzen is located in Switzerland
Chutzen
Chutzen
Location in Switzerland
LocationBern, Switzerland
Climbing
Easiest routeTrail

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located near Ober Zollikofen at 559 metres.
  2. ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The nearest point of higher elevation is northwest of the Gurten.
  3. ^ "Chutzenturm". Chutzenturm.
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