Strahlhorn

#343 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Strahlhorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located south of Saas-Fee and east of Zermatt in the canton of Valais. It lies on the range that separates the Mattertal from the Saastal and is located approximately halfway between the Rimpfischhorn and the Schwarzberghorn. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1854Elevation: 13747 ftProminence: 1316 ftCoordinates: 46°0'47"N, 7°54'8"E

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ValaisSwitzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Britannia Hut, Mattmarksee, Allalinhorn, Alphubel.

3.6 miNE
Alpine hut, Hiking
Britannia Hut
92 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...
3.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Mattmarksee
84 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...
2.3 miN
4000m Alps peak with a moderate ascent
Allalinhorn
59 min walk • The Allalinhorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland. It lies between Zermatt and Saas-Fee in the canton of Valais, and is part of the Mischabel range, which culminates at the Dom.
3.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Alphubel
100 min walk • The Alphubel is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located between the valleys of Zermatt and Saas in the canton of Valais. It is part of the Allalin Group, a subgroup of the Mischabel Group, which culminates at the Dom.
3.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Moro
93 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.
2.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Feechopf
67 min walk • The Feechopf is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located near Saas Fee in the canton of Valais. It lies between the Alphubel and the Allalinhorn.
1.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rimpfischhorn
29 min walk • The Rimpfischhorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps of Switzerland. The first ascent of the mountain was by Leslie Stephen and Robert Living with guides Melchior Anderegg and Johann Zumtaugwald on 9 September 1859. Their route of ascent was from Fluh Alp via the Rimpfischwänge.
4.4 miW
Natural attraction, Mountain, Park
Oberrothorn, Zermatt
113 min walk • The Oberrothorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking Zermatt in the canton of Valais. Its summit can be easily reached via a trail on its southern flank, from the Unterrothorn cable car station or from Sunnegga.
4.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Jägerhorn
111 min walk • The Jägerhorn is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located on the border between Switzerland and Italy. It lies just north of Monte Rosa, at a height of 3,970 metres above sea level, and overlooks the village of Macugnaga on its east side, 2,600 metres below.
2.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cima di Jazzi
58 min walk • The Cima di Jazzi is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located on the Swiss-Italian border, just north of Monte Rosa. It overlooks Macugnaga on its east side. The west side is entirely covered by glaciers.
5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Felskinn
127 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.