Niwen

#1054 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Niwen is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the Rhone in the upper canton of Valais. It lies in the massif that separates the valley of Leukerbad from the lower Lötschental and that culminates at the Ferdenrothorn. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 9085 ftProminence: 548 ftCoordinates: 46°21'40"N, 7°42'45"E

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ValaisSwitzerland

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Niwen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zen-Ruffinen Castle, Balmhorn, Torrenthorn, Altels.

4.8 miSW
Forts and castles
Zen-Ruffinen Castle, Leuk
122 min walk • Zen-Ruffinen Castle or Loretan also known as de Werra is a castle in the municipality of Leuk of the Canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
4.5 miN
Forested mountain with alpine huts
Balmhorn
115 min walk • The Balmhorn is a mountain in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland. Its summit ridge lies on the border between the cantons of Berne and the Valais.
2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Torrenthorn
50 min walk • The Torrenthorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking Leukerbad in the canton of Valais. It lies south of the Majinghorn. In winter the Torrenthorn is part of a ski area.
5 miN
Alpine peak and skiing/mountaineering spot
Altels
127 min walk • The Altels is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. It is situated in the Balmhorn massif, approximately halfway between Kandersteg and Leukerbad.
5 miN
Peak with skiing and mountaineering
Hockenhorn
128 min walk • The Hockenhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. Its summit is 3,293 metres high and lies between the upper Kandertal and the Lötschental.
4.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rinderhorn
117 min walk • The Rinderhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking Leukerbad in the canton of Valais. It lies east of Gemmi Pass on the chain culminating at the Balmhorn.
4.3 miW
46°22'40"N • 7°37'31"E
Leukerbad Therme, Leukerbad
110 min walk • Spa, Hot springs
3.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ferdenrothorn
84 min walk • The Ferdenrothorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located between Leukerbad and Ferden in the canton of Valais. It lies south of the Balmhorn and overlooks the Lötschen Pass on its north side. Its east side shows well marked folds.
4.9 miSW
Forts and castles
Leuk Castle
124 min walk • Leuk Castle or Bishop's Castle is a castle in the municipality of Leuk of the Canton of Valais in Switzerland.
2.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Stausee Ferden
72 min walk • Stausee Ferden is a reservoir on the Lonza river at Ferden, Valais, Switzerland. Its surface area is 10.6 ha.
4.8 miE
Natural attraction, Mountain
Wilerhorn, Lötschental
124 min walk • The Wilerhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking Wiler and in the canton of Valais. It lies west of the Bietschhorn, on the range separating the Lötschental from the main Rhone valley.