Risihorn

#705 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

Gallery (1)

Map

Map

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. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 9432 ftProminence: 167 ftCoordinates: 46°27'47"N, 8°9'16"E

Location

ValaisSwitzerland

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Fiescheralp, Märjelensee, Finsteraarhorn Hut, Aletsch Glacier.

4.1 miSW
Winter sport, Ski area
Fiescheralp
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.
3.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Märjelensee
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...
4.5 miNW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Finsteraarhorn 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.
4.3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Aletsch 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.
3.8 miN
Mountain
Finsteraarrothorn, 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.
2.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Vordersee
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.
4 miSW
Picturesque peak with a cable car ride
Eggishorn
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.
4.8 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Oberaarhorn
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.
3.4 miNW
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Grosses 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.
2.4 miN
Natural feature
Fiescher 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.
3.2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Galmihorn
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.