Torrenthorn

#481 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Torrenthorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking Leukerbad in the canton of Valais. It lies south of the Majinghorn. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 9836 ftProminence: 335 ftCoordinates: 46°22'39"N, 7°40'44"E

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ValaisSwitzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Daubensee, Zen-Ruffinen Castle, Balmhorn, Daubenhorn.

3.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Daubensee
95 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...
4.7 miSW
Forts and castles
Zen-Ruffinen Castle, Leuk
120 min walk • Zen-Ruffinen Castle or Loretan also known as de Werra is a castle in the municipality of Leuk of the Canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
3.3 miN
Forested mountain with alpine huts
Balmhorn
86 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.
3.7 miW
Alpine summit and via ferrata
Daubenhorn
95 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 miN
Alpine peak and skiing/mountaineering spot
Altels
91 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.
5 miNE
Peak with skiing and mountaineering
Hockenhorn
127 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.
2.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rinderhorn
71 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.
5.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Trubelstock
131 min walk • The Trubelstock is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the Rhone valley near Sierre in the canton of Valais. Its summit lies between the valleys of Les Outannes and Leukerbad, south of the Wildstrubel.
2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Niwen
50 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.
3.3 miNW
Landmark mountain pathway for hikers
Gemmi Pass, Kandersteg
85 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.
2.5 miW
46°22'40"N • 7°37'31"E
Leukerbad Therme, Leukerbad
65 min walk • Spa, Hot springs