Schwarzhorn (Wildstrubel massif)

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Schwarzhorn
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Schwarzhorn
Location in Switzerland
Highest point
Elevation 3,105 m (10,187 ft)
Prominence 100 m (330 ft) [1]
Parent peak Wildstrubel
Coordinates 46°23′3.3″N7°34′48.3″E / 46.384250°N 7.580083°E / 46.384250; 7.580083 Coordinates: 46°23′3.3″N7°34′48.3″E / 46.384250°N 7.580083°E / 46.384250; 7.580083
Geography
Location Valais, Switzerland
Parent range Bernese Alpsamb

The Schwarzhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located west of Leukerbad in the canton of Valais. It lies approximately halfway between the Wildstrubel and the Gemmi Pass.

Politically, the Schwarzhorn belongs to the municipalities of Leukerbad, Inden and Mollens.

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References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Rothornlücke (3,005 m).