Zinalrothorn

#210 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

Gallery (1)

Map

Map

Facts and practical information

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. When it was first climbed in 1864 the mountain was known locally as Moming. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1864Elevation: 13848 ftProminence: 1608 ftCoordinates: 46°3'53"N, 7°41'24"E

Location

ValaisSwitzerland

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Grand Mountet Hut, Weisshorn, Bishorn, Mettelhorn.

1.8 miW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Grand Mountet Hut
46 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...
2.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Weisshorn
72 min walk • Rising majestically above the Swiss canton of Valais, the Weisshorn stands as a testament to the breathtaking beauty of the Alps. This imposing mountain, part of the Pennine Alps, reaches an elevation of 4,506 meters, making it one of the highest peaks in Switzerland.
3.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bishorn
99 min walk • Bishorn, Switzerland, is an alpine marvel that beckons climbers from around the globe. Located in the Pennine Alps, this mountain stands at an impressive 4,153 meters, making it one of the most prominent peaks in the region.
2.5 miE
Natural attraction, Mountain, Park
Mettelhorn, Zermatt
65 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.
2.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ober Gabelhorn
55 min walk • The Ober Gabelhorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland, located between Zermatt and Zinal.
2.9 miNE
Alpine hut, Hiking
Weisshorn Hut
76 min walk • The Weisshorn Hut is a mountain hut of the Swiss Alpine Club, located above Randa in the canton of Valais. It is located on the southern slopes of the Weisshorn, at a height of 2,932 metres above sea level, near the bottom of the Schali Glacier.
1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Trifthorn
27 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.
2.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Platthorn
60 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.
1.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wellenkuppe
43 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.
3.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grand Cornier
99 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.
1.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Besso Mountain
45 min walk • Besso is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in the Swiss canton of Valais. The name Besso means "twins" in the dialect of the Val d'Hérens and refers to the twin summits of the mountain. The first ascent of the mountain was probably made by the guides J. B. Épinay and J. Vianin in 1862.