Steitalhorn

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Steitalhorn
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Wyssegga (left) and Steitalhorn (right) from the Jungtal
Highest point
Elevation 3,164 m (10,381 ft)
Prominence 172 m (564 ft) [1]
Parent peak Wyssegga
Coordinates 46°12′14″N07°45′37″E / 46.20389°N 7.76028°E / 46.20389; 7.76028 Coordinates: 46°12′14″N07°45′37″E / 46.20389°N 7.76028°E / 46.20389; 7.76028
Geography
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Steitalhorn
Location in Switzerland
Location Valais, Switzerland
Parent range Pennine Alps

The Steitalhorn (3,164 m) is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located west of Embd in the canton of Valais. It lies south of the Augstbord Pass, on the range between the Turtmanntal and the Mattertal, although its summit is within the Mattertal. The Steitalhorn is the culminating point of the group named Steitalgrat.

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References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Wyssegglicke (2,992 m).