Sonnighorn

#1389 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Sonnighorn is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located on the Swiss-Italian border. The closest locality is Saas Almagell on the west side. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 11440 ftProminence: 1115 ftCoordinates: 46°4'27"N, 8°1'21"E

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ValaisSwitzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Weissmies, Britannia Hut, Mattmarksee, Monte Moro.

3.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Weissmies
95 min walk • Weissmies, majestically perched in the Swiss Alps, stands as a testament to nature's grandeur. This imposing mountain, rising to an elevation of 4,017 meters, is part of the Pennine Alps and located in the canton of Valais.
4.3 miW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Britannia Hut
110 min walk • Nestled amidst the awe-inspiring peaks of the Swiss Alps, the Britannia Hut stands as a beacon for mountaineers and hikers traversing the vast alpine wilderness. This storied alpine hut, located at an elevation of 3,030 meters, is a popular base for those attempting...
3.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Mattmarksee
99 min walk • Nestled amidst the majestic peaks of the Swiss Alps, Mattmarksee is a serene alpine lake that captivates visitors with its tranquil beauty. Located in the Saas Valley of the Canton of Valais, this reservoir plays a dual role as both a natural wonder and an important...
5.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Moro
145 min walk • Monte Moro is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located on the Swiss-Italian border. It lies west of the Monte Moro Pass.
2.8 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Stellihorn
72 min walk • The Stellihorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking the lake of Mattmark in the canton of Valais. It lies south of Saas-Almagell in the upper valley of Saas. The north side is covered by a glacier named Nollen Gletscher.
1.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Portjengrat
50 min walk • The Portjengrat is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located on the border between Switzerland and Italy. It lies south of the Weissmies and the Zwischbergen Pass, where the international border diverges away from the main Alpine watershed.
3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Jazzihorn
77 min walk • The Jazzihorn is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located on the Swiss-Italian border. On the Italian side it is named Pizzo Cingino Nord as another summit is named Pizzo Cingino Sud on the south.
5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Felskinn
129 min walk • Felskinn is a rocky outcrop of the Pennine Alps, situated above Saas Fee in the canton of Valais. Felskinn is the lower station of the Metro Alpin which gives access to the Mittelallalin.
5.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Jegihorn
151 min walk • The Jegihorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking Saas-Balen in the canton of Valais. It is located west of the Lagginhorn.
5.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cima del Rosso
129 min walk • The Cima del Rosso is a mountain of Pennine Alps, located on the border between Switzerland and Italy. It lies between the Val Divedro and the Valle di Bognanco, east of the Portjengrat.
5 miNW
Aerial tramway
Hohsaas
127 min walk • Hohsaas is a cable car station and a ski area in the Pennine Alps above Saas Grund in Valais. Although Hohsaas is not a mountain summit it still offers impressive views over the Dom on the Mischabel range and 18 four-thousand meters mountains, including the Weissmies which is easily accessible from there.