Risihorn
#705 among destinations in Switzerland
Facts and practical information
The Risihorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking Bellwald in the canton of Valais. It lies south of the Setzehorn, at the southern end of the chain lying east of the Fiescher Glacier. ()
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Risihorn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Fiescheralp, Märjelensee, Finsteraarhorn Hut, Aletsch Glacier.
Winter sport, Ski areaFiescheralp
104 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Fiescheralp is a winter wonderland that beckons ski enthusiasts from around the globe. This ski area, known for its breathtaking views and pristine slopes, offers a skiing experience that is both thrilling and serene.
Nature, Natural attraction, LakeMärjelensee
86 min walk • Nestled amidst the majestic Swiss Alps, the Märjelensee is a hidden gem that beckons nature enthusiasts and adventurers alike. This serene glacial lake, located in the canton of Valais, Switzerland, is a spectacle of pristine natural beauty, offering breathtaking...
Alpine hut, HikingFinsteraarhorn Hut
115 min walk • The Finsteraarhorn Hut is a mountain hut of the Swiss Alpine Club, located north of Fieschertal in the canton of Valais. It lies at a height of 3,048 metres above sea level at the southern foot of the Finsteraarhorn, the highest peak of the Bernese Alps.
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural featureAletsch Glacier
111 min walk • The Aletsch Glacier or Great Aletsch Glacier is the largest glacier in the Alps. It has a length of about 23 km, has about a volume of 15.4 km³, and covers about 81.7 km² in the eastern Bernese Alps in the Swiss canton of Valais.
MountainFinsteraarrothorn, Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch
97 min walk • The Finsteraarrothorn is a mountains of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the Fiescher Glacier in the canton of Valais. It lies at the southeastern end of the ridge descending from the Finsteraarhorn, between the Fiescher Glacier and the Studer Glacier.
Nature, Natural attraction, LakeVordersee
71 min walk • The Vordersee is a reservoir located east of the Aletsch Glacier, between the Strahlhorn and the Eggishorn, in the Swiss canton of Valais. The lake has a surface area of 0.062 km² and is located at 2,360 metres above sea level. It is located in the municipality of Fieschertal.
Picturesque peak with a cable car rideEggishorn
102 min walk • The Eggishorn is a mountain in the southeastern part of the Bernese Alps, located north of Fiesch in the Swiss canton of Valais. A cable car station is located on a secondary summit named Fiescherhorli, 500 metres south of the main peak.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainOberaarhorn
123 min walk • The Oberaarhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Valais and Bern. Its summit is the tripoint between the basins of the Fiesch, Unteraar and Oberaar Glacier.
Natural attraction, Nature, MountainGrosses Wannenhorn, Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch
88 min walk • The Grosses Wannenhorn is a 3906-metre mountain in the Bernese Alps, in the Swiss canton of Valais near the village of Fiesch. It is part of the Walliser Fiescherhörner.
Natural featureFiescher Glacier, Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch
62 min walk • The Fiescher Glacier is a valley glacier on the south side of the Bernese Alps in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. 16 km in length, it is the second longest glacier in the Alps. The glacier covers an area of 33 km².
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainGalmihorn
83 min walk • The Galmihorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the Fiescher Glacier in the canton of Valais. The main summit is distinguished by the name Vorderes Galmihorn and has an elevation of 3,506 metres.
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