Ober Gabelhorn

#205 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Ober Gabelhorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland, located between Zermatt and Zinal. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1865Elevation: 13330 ftProminence: 1759 ftCoordinates: 46°2'17"N, 7°40'3"E

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ValaisSwitzerland

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Ober Gabelhorn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schwarzsee, Grand Mountet Hut, Mettelhorn, Dent Blanche.

3.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Schwarzsee, Zermatt
96 min walk • Nestled in the shadow of the iconic Matterhorn in Zermatt, Switzerland, lies the serene and picturesque Schwarzsee, a small mountain lake that offers a tranquil escape amidst the peaks of the Alps. Known for its crystal-clear waters and the stunning alpine scenery that...
1.7 miNW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Grand Mountet Hut
43 min walk • Nestled amidst the Swiss Alps, the Grand Mountet Hut is a beacon for mountaineers and hikers seeking the thrill of high-altitude adventure. Perched at an elevation of 2,886 meters, this alpine hut is a popular base for ambitious climbers aiming to conquer the...
3.7 miE
Natural attraction, Mountain, Park
Mettelhorn, Zermatt
96 min walk • The Mettelhorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located near Zermatt in the canton of Valais. The Mettelhorn provides excellent acclimatization opportunities, especially if one climbs its sister peaks Platthorn and Wisshorn on the same day.
2.7 miW
Tall mountain for long, guided climbs
Dent Blanche
69 min walk • The Dent Blanche is a mountain in the Pennine Alps, lying in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. At 4,358 metres-high, it is one of the highest peaks in the Alps.
2.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Zinalrothorn
55 min walk • The Zinalrothorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland. Its name comes from the village of Zinal lying on the north side and from the German word Rothorn which means Red Peak.
3.1 miSW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Schönbiel Hut
79 min walk • The Schönbiel Hut is a mountain hut located north of the Matterhorn. It is situated at 2,694 metres above sea level, north of the Zmutt Glacier, a few kilometers west of the town of Zermatt in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.
3.4 miW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Dent Blanche Hut
88 min walk • The Dent Blanche Hut is a mountain hut of the Swiss Alpine Club, located south of Les Haudères in the canton of Valais. The hut lies at a height of 3,507 metres above sea level, at the foot of the Dent Blanche in the Pennine Alps.
1.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Trifthorn
29 min walk • The Trifthorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located west of Zermatt in the canton of Valais. It is located in the middle of the ridge connecting the Ober Gabelhorn from the Zinalrothorn.
3.5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Platthorn
89 min walk • The Platthorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located south of Grächen in the canton of Valais. It lies north of the Färichhorn and the Balfrin, on the range between the Mattertal and the Saastal.
0.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wellenkuppe
15 min walk • The Wellenkuppe is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located west of Zermatt in the canton of Valais. It lies on the range separating the Val d'Anniviers from the Mattertal, just east of the Ober Gabelhorn.
2.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grand Cornier
73 min walk • The Grand Cornier is a 3,962 m mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland. It lies 2 km north from the Dent Blanche. The first ascent of the mountain was made via the east ridge by Edward Whymper, Christian Almer, Michel Croz and F.