Sparruhorn

#1294 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Sparruhorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking St. Niklaus in the canton of Valais. It lies on the range between the Turtmanntal and the Mattertal, although it is located within the Mattertal and not on the watershed between the two valleys. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 9803 ftProminence: 348 ftCoordinates: 46°11'1"N, 7°46'9"E

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ValaisSwitzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Bishorn, Tracuit Hut, Barrhorn, Brunegghorn.

5.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bishorn
134 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.
5.7 miSW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Tracuit Hut
145 min walk • The Tracuit Hut is a mountain hut of the Swiss Alpine Club, located above Zinal in the canton of Valais. The hut lies at an elevation of 3,256 metres above sea level, at the Tracuit Pass, between Les Diablons and the Tête de Milon in the Pennine Alps.
2.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Barrhorn
65 min walk • The Barrhorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps.
4.1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Brunegghorn
106 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.
4.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Seetalhorn
112 min walk • The Seetalhorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking Grächen in the canton of Valais. With an elevation of 3,037 m, it is the highest point of the ski area of Grächen.
5.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Les Diablons
140 min walk • Les Diablons are a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking Zinal in the canton of Valais. They lie between the valleys of Anniviers and Turtmann on the subrange of the Pennine Alps that culminates at the Weisshorn.
3.8 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Augstbordhorn
96 min walk • The Augstbordhorn is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, overlooking Törbel in the canton of Valais. Several trails lead to its summit.
5.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bigerhorn
141 min walk • The Bigerhorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located south of Grächen in the canton of Valais. It lies in the Mischabel range, north of the Ried Glacier. From the Bordier Hut, a trail leads to the summit of the Bigerhorn.
4.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Distelhorn
124 min walk • The Distelhorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking Grächen in the canton of Valais.
2.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Schwarzhorn
61 min walk • The Schwarzhorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking the Augstbord Pass in the canton of Valais. It lies on the range between the Turtmanntal and the Mattertal.
1.5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Steitalhorn
38 min walk • The Steitalhorn is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located west of Embd in the canton of Valais. It lies south of the Augstbord Pass, on the range between the Turtmanntal and the Mattertal, although its summit is within the Mattertal.