Binntal, Binn

Name: Binntal
Address: Binn, Switzerland

#1 among attractions in Binn

Nature, Top attraction, Natural attraction, Valley

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The Binn Valley is a valley of the Alps, located on the north side of the Lepontine Alps in the Swiss canton of Valais. The valley is drained by the Binna, a tributary of the Rhone, at Grengiols. The valley is named after Binn, the main settlement. Other villages or localities are Ausserbinn, Heiligkreuz and Fäld. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 46°22'0"N, 8°11'30"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Fiescheralp, Märjelensee, Blinnenhorn, Vordersee.

4.5 miNW
Winter sport, Ski area
Fiescheralp
115 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Fiescheralp is a winter wonderland that beckons ski enthusiasts from around the globe. This ski area, known for its breathtaking views and pristine slopes, offers a skiing experience that is both thrilling and serene.
7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Märjelensee
178 min walk • Nestled amidst the majestic Swiss Alps, the Märjelensee is a hidden gem that beckons nature enthusiasts and adventurers alike. This serene glacial lake, located in the canton of Valais, Switzerland, is a spectacle of pristine natural beauty, offering breathtaking...
6.9 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Blinnenhorn
176 min walk • The Blinnenhorn or Corno Cieco is a mountain in the Lepontine Alps, located on the border between Italy and Switzerland. On the north-east side lies the Gries Glacier.
6.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Vordersee
168 min walk • The Vordersee is a reservoir located east of the Aletsch Glacier, between the Strahlhorn and the Eggishorn, in the Swiss canton of Valais. The lake has a surface area of 0.062 km² and is located at 2,360 metres above sea level. It is located in the municipality of Fieschertal.
5.8 miNW
Picturesque peak with a cable car ride
Eggishorn
148 min walk • The Eggishorn is a mountain in the southeastern part of the Bernese Alps, located north of Fiesch in the Swiss canton of Valais. A cable car station is located on a secondary summit named Fiescherhorli, 500 metres south of the main peak.
4.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Helsenhorn
109 min walk • The Helsenhorn is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, overlooking Binn in the Swiss canton of Valais. With a height of 3,272 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit of the Binntal.
1.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Mässersee
48 min walk • Mässersee is the smallest of four mountain lakes in the upper Binntal of the canton of Valais, Switzerland.
6.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Bortelsee
173 min walk • Bortelsee is a reservoir in the municipality of Brig in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. Its dam was built in 1989.
5.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bättlihorn
131 min walk • The Bättlihorn is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, overlooking Mörel in the canton of Valais. It is composed of several summits. The southern summit is 2,992 metres high and the northern summit is 2,951 metres high.
2.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Breithorn
67 min walk • The Breithorn is a mountain of the Swiss Lepontine Alps in the Valais. It is part of the municipality Grengiols and overlooks the lower Goms on the north side and the Saflischtal on the south side, east of the Bättlihorn.
3.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gross Schinhorn
85 min walk • The Gross Schinhorn is a 2,939-metre-high mountain of the Lepontine Alps, located on the Swiss-Italian border. A lower summit named Klein Schinhorn lies north of the Gross Schinhorn. The two summits are referred as the Schinhörner.