Gletscherhorn

#629 among destinations in Switzerland

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The Gletscherhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. It forms the eastern edge of the Lauterbrunnen Wall, south of the Jungfrau. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 13068 ftProminence: 1135 ftCoordinates: 46°30'46"N, 7°58'3"E

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ValaisSwitzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Sphinx Observatory, Jungfrau, Hollandia Hut, Mönch.

2.5 miN
Observatories and planetariums
Sphinx Observatory
65 min walk • Perched high in the Swiss Alps, the Sphinx Observatory stands as a beacon of scientific discovery and celestial observation. Located at an elevation of 3,571 meters above sea level, this high-altitude research station is not only a hub for scientific studies but also...
1.7 miN
Alpine summit with railway and ice palace
Jungfrau
43 min walk • Nestled amidst the majestic Swiss Alps, Jungfrau stands as a beacon of natural splendor, drawing adventurers and nature enthusiasts from across the globe. Towering at an elevation of 4,158 meters, this awe-inspiring mountain is part of the Bernese Alps and represents...
2.6 miS
Hiking, Alpine hut, Vernacular architecture
Hollandia Hut, Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch
67 min walk • The Hollandia Hut is a mountain hut of the Swiss Alpine Club, located east of Blatten in the canton of Valais. The hut lies at a height of 3,240 metres above sea level, just above the Lötschenlücke, the glacier pass connecting the Lötschental from the Aletsch Glacier.
3.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mönch
89 min walk • Mönch, Switzerland stands as a majestic testament to the natural grandeur of the Swiss Alps. This imposing mountain, part of the storied Bernese Alps, reaches an elevation of 4,107 meters, making it one of the most prominent peaks in the region.
2.4 miN
Train ride to a high-altitude glacier
Jungfraujoch, Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch
63 min walk • The Jungfraujoch is a saddle connecting two major 4000ers of the Bernese Alps: the Jungfrau and the Mönch. It lies at an elevation of 3,463 metres above sea level and is directly overlooked by the rocky prominence of the Sphinx.
3.4 miNE
Alpine hut, Hiking
Mönchsjoch Hut
87 min walk • The Mönchsjoch Hut is a mountain hut located in the Bernese Alps in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. At an altitude of 3,658 metres is one of the highest huts owned by the Swiss Alpine Club.
1.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rottalhorn
34 min walk • The Rottalhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. It lies 600 m south of the Jungfrau, between the small valley of the Rottal and the Jungfraufirn.
1.4 miNW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Rottal Hut
36 min walk • The Rottal Hut is a mountain hut of the Swiss Alpine Club, located south of Lauterbrunnen in the canton of Bern. It lies at a height of 2,755 metres above sea level, above the Rottal Glacier on the western slopes of the Jungfrau.
3.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Trugberg
80 min walk • The Trugberg is a mountain in the Bernese Alps, located south of the Mönch in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It is located above the Konkordiaplatz where the névé of the Jungfraufirn on the west side and the Ewigschneefeld on the east side converge to form the Aletsch Glacier.
0.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ebnefluh
20 min walk • The Ebnefluh, also known as the Äbeni Flue and the Ebenefluh, is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. It lies towards the eastern end of the Lauterbrunnen Wall.
1.9 miSW
Bernese Alps peak with ski tours
Mittaghorn
50 min walk • The Mittaghorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Bern and Valais. It is situated in the middle of the Lauterbrunnen Wall.