Wandfluehorn

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Wandfluehorn

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The Wandfluehorn (centre) from Riffelalp
Highest point
Elevation 3,589 m (11,775 ft)
Prominence 115 m (377 ft) [1]
Parent peak Dent Blanche
Coordinates 46°0′7.3″N7°36′6.9″E / 46.002028°N 7.601917°E / 46.002028; 7.601917 Coordinates: 46°0′7.3″N7°36′6.9″E / 46.002028°N 7.601917°E / 46.002028; 7.601917
Geography
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Wandfluehorn
Location in Switzerland
Location Valais, Switzerland
Parent range Pennine Alps

The Wandfluehorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located between Les Haudères and Zermatt in the canton of Valais. It lies south of the Dent Blanche.

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References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located north of the mountain at 3,474 metres.