Weisshorn Hut

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The Weisshorn Hut is a mountain hut of the Swiss Alpine Club, located above Randa in the canton of Valais. It is located on the southern slopes of the Weisshorn, at a height of 2,932 metres above sea level, near the bottom of the Schali Glacier. ()

Local name: Weisshornhütte Coordinates: 46°5'10"N, 7°44'37"E

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ValaisSwitzerland

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Weisshorn Hut – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Weisshorn, Europa Hut, Bishorn, Mettelhorn.

1.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Weisshorn
43 min walk • Rising majestically above the Swiss canton of Valais, the Weisshorn stands as a testament to the breathtaking beauty of the Alps. This imposing mountain, part of the Pennine Alps, reaches an elevation of 4,506 meters, making it one of the highest peaks in Switzerland.
3.3 miNE
Hiking, Alpine hut
Europa Hut
84 min walk • Nestled in the Pennine Alps of Switzerland, the Europa Hut serves as a beacon of respite for intrepid alpine adventurers. This alpine hut, perched at an elevation that commands respect and awe, offers shelter and warmth amidst the rugged beauty of the Swiss mountains.
2.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bishorn
67 min walk • Bishorn, Switzerland, is an alpine marvel that beckons climbers from around the globe. Located in the Pennine Alps, this mountain stands at an impressive 4,153 meters, making it one of the most prominent peaks in the region.
2.1 miS
Natural attraction, Mountain, Park
Mettelhorn, Zermatt
54 min walk • The Mettelhorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located near Zermatt in the canton of Valais. The Mettelhorn provides excellent acclimatization opportunities, especially if one climbs its sister peaks Platthorn and Wisshorn on the same day.
2.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Zinalrothorn
76 min walk • The Zinalrothorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland. Its name comes from the village of Zinal lying on the north side and from the German word Rothorn which means Red Peak.
3.7 miE
Alpine hut, Hiking
Dom Hut
96 min walk • The Dom Hut is a mountain hut of the Swiss Alpine Club, located above Randa in the canton of Valais. The hut lies on the western sloped of the Dom, at a height of 2,940 m above sea level, near the bottom of the Festigletscher glacier in the Pennine Alps.
3.1 miE
Bridge
Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge, Randa
80 min walk • The Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge is the third longest hanging bridge for pedestrian use in the world. It is located in Randa, Switzerland and replaced the defunct Europabrücke, which had been damaged by a rock slide.
3.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Trifthorn
100 min walk • The Trifthorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located west of Zermatt in the canton of Valais. It is located in the middle of the ridge connecting the Ober Gabelhorn from the Zinalrothorn.
2.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Platthorn
58 min walk • The Platthorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located south of Grächen in the canton of Valais. It lies north of the Färichhorn and the Balfrin, on the range between the Mattertal and the Saastal.
4.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Besso Mountain
105 min walk • Besso is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in the Swiss canton of Valais. The name Besso means "twins" in the dialect of the Val d'Hérens and refers to the twin summits of the mountain. The first ascent of the mountain was probably made by the guides J. B. Épinay and J. Vianin in 1862.
2.8 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Brunegghorn
71 min walk • The Brunegghorn is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, overlooking the Mattertal in the canton of Valais. It is part of the Weisshorn group. On the west side of the mountain flows the Brunegg Glacier.