Unter Gabelhorn

#1011 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Unter Gabelhorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located west of Zermatt in the canton of Valais. It lies east of the Ober Gabelhorn, on the chain separating the valley of Trift from the valley of Zmutt. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 11129 ftProminence: 253 ftCoordinates: 46°1'34"N, 7°41'48"E

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ValaisSwitzerland

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Unter Gabelhorn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hörnli Hut, Schwarzsee, Matterhorn, Grand Mountet Hut.

3.2 miS
Hiking, Alpine hut, Vernacular architecture
Hörnli Hut, Zermatt
82 min walk • Perched at the edge of the Swiss Alps, the Hörnli Hut serves as a beacon for mountaineers seeking to conquer the iconic Matterhorn. Located near the city of Zermatt, Switzerland, this alpine hut is not just a shelter but a pivotal part of climbing history.
2.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Schwarzsee, Zermatt
64 min walk • Nestled in the shadow of the iconic Matterhorn in Zermatt, Switzerland, lies the serene and picturesque Schwarzsee, a small mountain lake that offers a tranquil escape amidst the peaks of the Alps. Known for its crystal-clear waters and the stunning alpine scenery that...
3.9 miSW
Iconic mountain with a steep ascent
Matterhorn, Zermatt
100 min walk • The Matterhorn is a mountain of the Alps, straddling the main watershed and border between Switzerland and Italy. It is a large, near-symmetric pyramidal peak in the extended Monte Rosa area of the Pennine Alps, whose summit is 4,478 metres high, making it one of the highest summits in the Alps and Europe.
3.1 miNW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Grand Mountet Hut
80 min walk • Nestled amidst the Swiss Alps, the Grand Mountet Hut is a beacon for mountaineers and hikers seeking the thrill of high-altitude adventure. Perched at an elevation of 2,886 meters, this alpine hut is a popular base for ambitious climbers aiming to conquer the...
2.4 miE
Museum, History museum
Matterhorn Museum, Zermatt
62 min walk • The Matterhorn Museum in Zermatt is a cultural-natural museum whose main theme is the Matterhorn.
2.3 miSE
46°0'45"N • 7°44'26"E
Forest Fun Park Zermatt, Zermatt
59 min walk • Climbing, Adrenaline and extreme tours, Adventure park
3 miNE
Natural attraction, Mountain, Park
Mettelhorn, Zermatt
76 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.
1.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ober Gabelhorn
42 min walk • The Ober Gabelhorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland, located between Zermatt and Zinal.
2.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Zinalrothorn
69 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 miSW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Schönbiel Hut
94 min walk • The Schönbiel Hut is a mountain hut located north of the Matterhorn. It is situated at 2,694 metres above sea level, north of the Zmutt Glacier, a few kilometers west of the town of Zermatt in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.
2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Trifthorn
52 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.