Location & Surroundings
Höchst is a peak in Bern, Switzerland, at 2,100 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Frutigen, 7 km to the west. The national capital Bern is 46 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bern Airport, 41 km away.
Overview
Höchst is mountain in Switzerland — DE Berg in der Schweiz.
It is located in Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district, Switzerland.
The elevation is around 2,100 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Switzerland
- Located in Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 35' 19" N, 7° 44' 41" E
- Elevation 2100 m (DEM: 1971 m)
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:56
- Sunrise 07:49
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 10 h 50 min
Other peaks nearby
Nearby
Weather in Hoechst
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hoechst, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 3.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.7 to 6.7 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 113 W/m2.
Temperature
3.7 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (120 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,017.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 3.7 | 1.0 | 120 | 97 | 1,017.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.7 | 0.5 | 154 | 86 | 1,018.4 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 73 | 113.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.4 | 0.4 | 36 | 99 | 1,021.9 | 0.65 / 0.83 | 100 | 98.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.3 | 1.3 | 131 | 95 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.7 | 2.1 | 142 | 94 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.7 | 0.3 | 128 | 66 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 303.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.0 | 2.4 | 143 | 87 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 213.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.7 | 3.6 | 147 | 84 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 5.9 | 4.0 | 146 | 88 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.4 | 2.7 | 150 | 67 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 198.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.7 | 2.7 | 145 | 89 | 1,010.7 | 1.09 / 1.09 | 100 | 122.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.7 | 0.6 | 173 | 96 | 1,011.9 | 0.12 / 1.21 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 4.9 | 0.2 | 13 | 99 | 1,011.6 | 2.65 / 3.86 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hoechst?
Now 3.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.7 to 6.7 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 113 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Hoechst today?
Sunrise around 07:49 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 10h 50m.
What is the local time in Hoechst?
Local time is 13:56. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Hoechst?
Hoechst is a peak.
What is the elevation of Hoechst?
Elevation about 2,100 m. DEM 1,971 m.
Where is Hoechst located?
It is at 46.58871, 7.74459 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hoechst in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry