Hinteres Fiescherhorn

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Hinteres Fiescherhorn
Hinter & Gross Fiescherhorn, Monch.jpg
The Hinteres Fiescherhorn (centre left) and the Grosses Fiescherhorn (centre right) with the Mönch in background. The dark tower left is pt 3981 m
Highest point
Elevation 4,025 m (13,205 ft)
Prominence 102 m (335 ft) [1]
Parent peak Grosses Fiescherhorn
Coordinates 46°32′47″N8°04′04″E / 46.54639°N 8.06778°E / 46.54639; 8.06778
Naming
English translationHorn of Fiesch in the back
Language of name German
Geography
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Hinteres Fiescherhorn
Location in Switzerland
Country Switzerland
Canton Valais
Parent range Bernese Alps
Topo map swisstopo
Geology
Mountain type glaciated peak

Hinteres Fiescherhorn is a summit of the Bernese Alps and build together with Grosses and Kleines Fiescherhorn the Fiescherhörner. It is located in the Swiss canton of Valais near the border with the canton of Berne. The southern rock-tower pt 3,981 m (13,061 ft) is a prominent sub-peak.

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References

  1. Retrieved from the swisstopo topographic map. The key col is the Fieschersattel (3,923 m).