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The highest mountains of Switzerland

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Views from the bivouac
Inserted: 06.08.2023
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Matterhorn (4478 m above sea level) and Weisshorn (4506 m above sea level).

1.
Dufourspitze

The highest mountain of Switzerland

Rating:
| Altitude: 4 634 m / 15 203 ft

The Dufourspitze (4,634 m above sea level) is the highest peak of Switzerland. It is located in the Monte Rosa massif, on the border of Italy and Switzerland. The surroundings of the mountain are very glacial continue reading

2.
House (4,545m)

The highest inland mountain of Switzerland

Altitude: 4 545 m / 14 911 ft

Although the Dom is one of the highest mountains in Europe with its height above sea level , unlike the Matterhorn and Weisshorn, it is not dominant over the surroundings. When you climb Randy (the so-called normal), you will see views of the very top, right up to the glacier. Due to its height and accessibility, the Dom becomes a target for many climbers. continue reading

3.
Matterhorn (4,478m)

The most beautiful mountain in Europe

Rating:
| Altitude: 4 440 m / 14 567 ft

It is considered one of the most beautiful and popular mountains in Europe. At 4,478 meters above sea level, it is also the seventh highest mountain in the Alps. It is the most photographed mountain in the world. It rises on the border between Switzerland and Italy, above the Swiss Zermatt and the Italian city of Breuil-Cervinia. It was the last 4,000-meter mountain that had not been conquered. This did not happen until July 14, 1865, with only two returning from a group of seven. continue reading

4.
Allalinhorn from the west

One of the easiest alpine four-thousanders

Altitude: 4 027 m / 13 212 ft

A final view of the Allalinhorn from Feejoch and groups of 4,000 tourists on Saturday. continue reading

5.
Klein Matterhorn

Highest point in Europe accessible by cable car

Rating:
| Altitude: 3 585 m / 11 762 ft

Klein Matterhorn (3,883 meters above sea level) is the highest point in Europe where you can go by cable car. It is a popular starting point for a four-thousand-meter Breithorn (4,164 meters above sea level). From Zermatt (1,608m) you will first reach the Furi, then the Trockener Steg (2,939m) and finally the Klein Matterhorn continue reading

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