Wandfluhhorn

#2157 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Wandfluhhorn is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, located on the border between Switzerland and Italy. It overlooks Bosco/Gurin on its eastern side and Formazza on its western side. Reaching a height of 2,863 metres above sea level, the Wandfluhhorn is the highest summit of the Bosco/Gurin valley. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 9393 ftProminence: 1483 ftCoordinates: 46°20'44"N, 8°27'52"E

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TicinoSwitzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Museum Walserhaus, Lago della Crosa, Basòdino Glacier, Pizzo Quadro.

2.3 miSE
Museum
Museum Walserhaus, Bosco/Gurin
59 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque village of Bosco/Gurin in Switzerland lies the Museum Walserhaus, a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Walser people. This museum is housed in one of the oldest buildings in the village, dating back to 1386, and offers visitors a...
1.9 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lago della Crosa
49 min walk • Lago della Crosa or rather Laghi della Crosa are a pair of lakes in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. The upper Lago della Crosa, located at an elevation of 2153 m, has a surface area of 17 ha.
4.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Basòdino Glacier
126 min walk • The Basòdino Glacier was a 1.5 km long glacier situated in the Lepontine Alps in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. In 1973 it had an area of 2.31 km2. Its funeral, marking its inevitable demise, was held on the 12th of September, 2021.
3.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pizzo Quadro
95 min walk • Pizzo Quadro is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps on the Swiss-Italian border. With an elevation of 2,793 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit of the range lying south of the Wandfluhhorn and the Guriner Furggu.
6.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pizzo Castello
174 min walk • Pizzo Castello is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, located in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. It is situated in the upper Valle Maggia, between the Val Bavona and Valle di Peccia.
3.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pizzo Bombögn
83 min walk • Pizzo Bombögn is a mountain of the Swiss Lepontine Alps, located between Bosco/Gurin and Campo in the canton of Ticino. It lies on the chain east of Pizzo Quadro.
2.1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pizzo d'Orsalia
53 min walk • Pizzo d'Orsalia is a mountain of the Swiss Lepontine Alps, overlooking Bosco/Gurin in the canton of Ticino. It lies on the chain that separates the Val Calnègia from the Valle di Bosco/Gurin.
7.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pizzo Alzasca
182 min walk • Pizzo Alzasca is a mountain of the Swiss Lepontine Alps, overlooking Cevio in the canton of Ticino. On the south side lies the lake of Alzasca.
4.8 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Madone di Càmedo
124 min walk • The Madone di Càmedo is a mountain of the Swiss Lepontine Alps, overlooking Cevio in the canton of Ticino.
2.3 miSE
46°19'2"N • 8°29'29"E
Santi Giacomo e Cristoforo, Bosco/Gurin
60 min walk • Church
2.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pizzo Solögna
71 min walk • Pizzo Solögna is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, overlooking the Val Bavona in the Swiss canton of Ticino. It is located south of the Basòdino.