Balmhorn

#233 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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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. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1864Elevation: 12133 ftProminence: 3353 ftCoordinates: 46°25'30"N, 7°41'37"E

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ValaisSwitzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Daubensee, Torrenthorn, Altels, Hockenhorn.

3.7 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Daubensee
94 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...
3.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Torrenthorn
86 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.
0.8 miW
Alpine peak and skiing/mountaineering spot
Altels
20 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.
2.8 miE
Peak with skiing and mountaineering
Hockenhorn
73 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.
5 miW
Bernese Alps summit with craggy towers
Tschingellochtighorn
128 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.
2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rinderhorn
52 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.
4.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Niwen
115 min walk • 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.
4.1 miSW
Landmark mountain pathway for hikers
Gemmi Pass, Kandersteg
106 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.
3.6 miNE
Dramatic peak for hiking and skiing
Doldenhorn
92 min walk • The Doldenhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. On its north side is Lake Oeschinen.
4.6 miSW
46°22'40"N • 7°37'31"E
Leukerbad Therme, Leukerbad
117 min walk • Spa, Hot springs
4.8 miNE
Natural attraction, Mountain
Birghorn, Lötschental
124 min walk • The Birghorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. It lies on the range connecting the Lötschen Pass from the Tschingelhorn, separating the upper Gasterntal from the Lötschental.