Sackhorn, Lötschental

Name: Sackhorn
Address: Lötschental, Switzerland

#4 among attractions in Lötschental

Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Sackhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. It lies on the range east of the Lötschen Pass, between the upper Gasterntal and the Lötschental. It lies approximately halfway between the Hockenhorn and the Birghorn. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 10512 ftProminence: 289 ftCoordinates: 46°26'24"N, 7°45'58"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Oeschinen Lake, Schwarzsee, Balmhorn, Blüemlisalp.

4.5 miNW
Alpine lake for hiking and ice fishing
Oeschinen Lake
114 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Oeschinen Lake is a natural marvel that captivates visitors with its serene beauty and pristine waters. Situated at an elevation of 1,578 meters, the lake is easily accessible from the nearby town of Kandersteg in the Bernese...
3.4 miE
Natural attraction, Lake
Schwarzsee, Lötschental
86 min walk • Schwarzsee is a lake at Blatten in the Lötschental valley in the canton of Valais, Switzerland.
3.6 miW
Forested mountain with alpine huts
Balmhorn
92 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.
3.4 miN
Snowy mountain with panoramic views
Blüemlisalp
87 min walk • The Blüemlisalp is a massif of the Bernese Alps, in the territory of the municipalities of Kandersteg and Reichenbach im Kandertal.
4.2 miW
Alpine peak and skiing/mountaineering spot
Altels
108 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.
1 miSW
Peak with skiing and mountaineering
Hockenhorn
27 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.
4.4 miNE
Alpine hut, Hiking
Mutthorn Hut
113 min walk • The Mutthorn Hut is a mountain hut of the Swiss Alpine Club, located between Kandersteg and Lauterbrunnen in the canton of Bern. It lies at a height of 2,900 metres above sea level, above the watershed between the Kander Glacier and the Tschingel Glacier, at the foot of the Mutthorn.
2.5 miNW
Dramatic peak for hiking and skiing
Doldenhorn
63 min walk • The Doldenhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. On its north side is Lake Oeschinen.
1.3 miNE
Natural attraction, Mountain
Birghorn, Lötschental
34 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.
3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Oeschinenhorn
78 min walk • The Oeschinenhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking Lake Oeschinen in the Bernese Oberland. It lies just west of the Blüemlisalp.
2.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Petersgrat
65 min walk • The Petersgrat is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. It consists of a large ridge, which is entirely covered by ice. The northern side belongs to the basin of the large Kander Glacier. On the southern side the glacier is smaller and is named Tellingletscher.