Wandfluehorn

Not to be confused with Wandfluhhorn.
Wandfluehorn

The Wandfluehorn (centre) from Riffelalp
Highest point
Elevation 3,589 m (11,775 ft)
Prominence 115 m (377 ft) [1]
Parent peak Dent Blanche
Coordinates 46°0′7.3″N 7°36′6.9″E / 46.002028°N 7.601917°E / 46.002028; 7.601917Coordinates: 46°0′7.3″N 7°36′6.9″E / 46.002028°N 7.601917°E / 46.002028; 7.601917
Geography
Wandfluehorn

Location in Switzerland

Location Valais, Switzerland
Parent range Pennine Alps

The Wandfluehorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located between Les Haudères and Zermatt in the canton of Valais. It lies south of the Dent Blanche.

While the western side is flat and covered by the Ferpècle Glacier, the eastern side consists of a 600 metres cliff named Wandflue.

References

  1. ↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located north of the mountain at 3,474 metres.

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