Altels

#525 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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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. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 11906 ftProminence: 331 ftCoordinates: 46°25'44"N, 7°40'43"E

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ValaisSwitzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Daubensee, Balmhorn, Daubenhorn, Torrenthorn.

3.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Daubensee
79 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Daubensee, also known as Lake Dauben, is a serene mountain lake that offers a tranquil escape from the bustle of urban life. Situated at an elevation of approximately 2207 meters above sea level, this alpine gem is a popular...
0.8 miE
Forested mountain with alpine huts
Balmhorn
20 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.
4.6 miSW
Alpine summit and via ferrata
Daubenhorn
117 min walk • The Daubenhorn is a mountain in the Bernese Alps, located above the town of Leukerbad, Switzerland. The mountain has the longest via ferrata, or secured climbing route, in Switzerland.
3.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Torrenthorn
91 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.
3.5 miE
Peak with skiing and mountaineering
Hockenhorn
91 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.
4.2 miW
Bernese Alps summit with craggy towers
Tschingellochtighorn
108 min walk • The Tschingellochtighorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located south of Adelboden in the Bernese Oberland. It overlooks the Engstligenalp on its western side.
4.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Steghorn
118 min walk • The Steghorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. It lies between the Engstligenalp. The Steghorn belongs to the massif of the Wildstrubel.
1.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rinderhorn
41 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.
3.7 miSW
Landmark mountain pathway for hikers
Gemmi Pass, Kandersteg
94 min walk • Gemmi Pass is a high mountain pass across the Bernese Alps connecting Leukerbad in the canton of Valais with Kandersteg in the canton of Bern. The pass itself lies within the canton of Valais, at a height of 2,270 metres above sea level. The main trail reaches 2,322 metres.
3.8 miNE
Dramatic peak for hiking and skiing
Doldenhorn
98 min walk • The Doldenhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. On its north side is Lake Oeschinen.
4.3 miSW
46°22'40"N • 7°37'31"E
Leukerbad Therme, Leukerbad
111 min walk • Spa, Hot springs