Grünhorn
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The Grünhorn (or Gross Grünhorn) (4,044 m) is a mountain in the Bernese Alps range of the Swiss Alps. It is located on the ridge between the two largest glaciers of the Alps: the Aletsch Glacier to the west and the Fiescher Glacier to the east. To the south lies the Gross Wannenhorn and, to the north, the Gross Fiescherhorn.
Quick Facts Highest point, Elevation ...
Grünhorn | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 4,044 m (13,268 ft) |
Prominence | 305 m (1,001 ft)[1] |
Parent peak | Gross Fiescherhorn |
Isolation | 2.5 km (1.6 mi)[2] |
Coordinates | 46°31′54.8″N 8°04′39.8″E |
Geography | |
Location | Valais, Switzerland |
Parent range | Bernese Alps |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 7 August 1865 |
Easiest route | Glaciated tour |
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The starting point for the normal route via the Grünegghorn and the south-west ridge is the Konkordiahütte at 2,850 metres (9,350 ft), which can be reached from Fiesch (1,049 m; 3,442 ft).