Felskinn

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Felskinn
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Highest point
Elevation 2,989 m (9,806 ft) [1]
Coordinates 46°4′6.5″N7°54′55.7″E / 46.068472°N 7.915472°E / 46.068472; 7.915472 Coordinates: 46°4′6.5″N7°54′55.7″E / 46.068472°N 7.915472°E / 46.068472; 7.915472
Geography
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Felskinn
Location in Switzerland
Location Valais, Switzerland
Parent range Pennine Alps
Climbing
Easiest route Aerial tramway

Felskinn is a rocky outcrop of the Pennine Alps, situated above Saas Fee in the canton of Valais.

Felskinn is the lower station of the Metro Alpin which gives access to the Mittelallalin.

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References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps.