Stockhorn (Baltschiedertal)

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Stockhorn
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The Stockhorn from the Baltschiedertal (south side)
Highest point
Elevation 3,212 m (10,538 ft)
Prominence 102 m (335 ft) [1]
Parent peak Bietschhorn
Coordinates 46°22′56.5″N7°52′37.5″E / 46.382361°N 7.877083°E / 46.382361; 7.877083 Coordinates: 46°22′56.5″N7°52′37.5″E / 46.382361°N 7.877083°E / 46.382361; 7.877083
Geography
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Stockhorn
Location in Switzerland
Location Valais, Switzerland
Parent range Bernese Alps

The Stockhorn (3,212 m) is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located north of Baltschieder in the canton of Valais. It overlooks the Baltschiedertal and lies south of the Bietschhorn.

On the south side of the mountain is located the Stockhornbiwak (2,598 m), a mountain shelter operated by the Swiss Alpine Club.

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References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps and Google Earth. The key col is located west of the summit at 3,110 metres.