Schwarzhorn (Mattertal)

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Schwarzhorn
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Schwarzhorn
Location in Switzerland
Highest point
Elevation 3,201 m (10,502 ft)
Prominence 308 m (1,010 ft) [1]
Parent peak Monte Rosa
Listing Alpine mountains above 3000 m
Coordinates 46°13′01″N7°45′24″E / 46.21694°N 7.75667°E / 46.21694; 7.75667 Coordinates: 46°13′01″N7°45′24″E / 46.21694°N 7.75667°E / 46.21694; 7.75667
Geography
Location Valais, Switzerland
Parent range Pennine Alps

The Schwarzhorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking the Augstbord Pass in the canton of Valais. It lies on the range between the Turtmanntal and the Mattertal.

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References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Augstbord Pass (2,893 m).