Spitzhorn

#1479 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Spitzhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. It lies east of Gsteig and north of the Sanetsch lake. It belongs to the massif of the Wildhorn. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 9209 ftProminence: 686 ftCoordinates: 46°22'31"N, 7°18'37"E

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BernSwitzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Lauenensee, Iffigsee, Wildhorn, Lac des Audannes.

1.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lauenensee
44 min walk • Nestled in the serene Swiss Alps, Lauenensee is a hidden gem that captivates visitors with its tranquil beauty. This idyllic lake, located near the village of Lauenen, is a testament to the pristine natural landscapes that Switzerland has to offer.
4.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Iffigsee
118 min walk • Iffigsee is a lake near Lenk, in Canton of Berne, Switzerland. The lake is located in the Iffigtal, near Rawil Pass. To the south of the lake is the Wildhorn.
2.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wildhorn
72 min walk • The Wildhorn is a mountain of the Alps, straddling the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. At 3,248 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit of the Bernese Alps west of the Gemmi Pass.
4.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac des Audannes
109 min walk • Lac des Audannes is a lake in the Canton of Valais, Switzerland.
1.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac de Sanetsch
40 min walk • Lac de Sanetsch is a reservoir below Sanetsch Pass in Valais, Switzerland. Its surface area is 29 ha. The Sanetsch dam was built in 1965. The gravity dam has a height of 42 metres.
4.5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Arnensee
116 min walk • Arnensee is a lake in Canton of Berne, Switzerland. The lake in the municipality of Gsteig is used as a reservoir by Romande Energie. The dam was built in 1942. Its volume is 10.5 mio m³ and surface area 0.456 km².
4.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Höhi Wispile, Gstaad
110 min walk • The Höhi Wispile is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking Gstaad in the canton of Bern. It lies on the range separating the main Saane valley from the Lauenen valley, north of the Spitzhorn.
4.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sex Rouge
110 min walk • The Sex Rouge is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located north of Anzère in the canton of Valais. It belongs to the massif of the Wildhorn massif and it overlooks the Lac des Audannes.
2.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Arpelistock
56 min walk • The Arpelistock is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. It belongs to the massif of the Wildhorn and lies approximately halfway between the Sanetsch Pass and the summit of the Wildhorn.
4.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sex Noir
115 min walk • The Sex Noir is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located north of Anzère in the canton of Valais. It belongs to the massif of the Wildhorn and lies approximately halfway between the summit of the Wildhorn and the Prabé, on the range separating the valley of La Morge from the valley of La Sionne.
3.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Schnidehorn
101 min walk • The Schnidehorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. It lies in the massif of the Wildhorn, west of the Rawil Pass.