The Mönchsjoch Hut (

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: ''Mönchsjochhütte'') is a

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located in the Bernese

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in the canton of

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. At an altitude of it is the highest staffed hut in Switzerland. The hut lies just above the Obers Mönchsjoch (3,627 m), between

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and Trugberg, on the upper

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. It is used for the ascents of

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, Mönch and other peaks of the region.

Access

The hut is easily accessible by pedestrians from the

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railway station during the summer season by a secured

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on the glacier. However, during winter season it remains accessible only to mountaineers. It can also be accessed from the Konkordia Hut on the south.

External links

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Mönchsjochhütte hike description and map
{{DEFAULTSORT:Monchsjoch Hut Mountain huts in Switzerland Mountain huts in the Alps

Access

See also

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