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Birg (2,684 m) is a summit of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the valley of Lauterbrunnen in the canton of Bern. It lies on the east flank of the Schilthorn, above the village of Mürren.

Birg
Highest point
Elevation	2,684 m (8,806 ft)
Prominence	86 m (282 ft)[1]
Coordinates	46°33′42″N 07°51′21″E
Geography
Birg Location in Switzerland
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Bern
Parent range	Bernese Alps

In winter Birg is part of a ski area and several cable car stations are located on its summit. Birg is also an intermediate station between Mürren and of the Schilthorn.

Birg appears as the ski station nearest to Blofeld's alpine headquarters Piz Gloria in the James Bond film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service." It is first seen from a helicopter, but also has a scene set on it later on.

See also

• List of mountains of Switzerland accessible by public transport

References

External links

• Birg on Hikr

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