Weisshorn Group

from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Weisshorn Group
Weisshorn massif with Brunegghorn, Weisshorn, Bishorn and Schöllihorn

Weisshorn massif with Brunegghorn, Weisshorn, Bishorn and Schöllihorn

Highest peak Weisshorn ( 4505  m above sea level )
location Canton Wallis between Mattertal and Zinaltal
part of Valais Alps
Weisshorn Group (Valais Alps)
Weisshorn Group
Coordinates 621 456  /  105580 coordinates: 46 ° 6 '  N , 7 ° 43'  O ; CH1903:  621456  /  105580
p1
p5

The Weisshorn Group is a mountain range in the Valais Alps . It lies between the Mattertal in the east and the Zinaltal in the west, on whose northern flank the Jungtal and the Turtmann valley end . The Weisshorn Group is the fourth highest mountain range in the Alps after the Mont Blanc massif , Monte Rosa and Mischabel . Its main peak is the Weisshorn at 4505  m above sea level. M.

Most demanding peaks in the Valais Alps

Weisshorn group seen from the Gornergratbahn , view of the Mattertal side and the east side of the Weisshorn group. In the background the main ridge with (from left to right) Ober Gabelhorn 4063  m , Wellenkuppe 3903  m , Trifthorn 3728  m , Pointe du Mountet 3877  m , picture center Zinalrothorn 4221  m , Pointe Sud du Moming 3963  m , Schalihorn 3975  m and Weisshorn 4505  m . In front of the Ober Gabelhorn are the Mittler Gabelhorn 3685  m and the Unter Gabelhorn 3392  m . The Ober Äschhorn 3669  m and the Unter Äschhorn 3618  m are located in the ridge in front of the Zinalrothorn . In the foreground from left to right there is the Wisshorn 2936  m , the Platthorn 3345  m and the Mettelhorn 3406  m .
Mountethütte (Cabane du Grand Mountet) at 2886  m and Ober Gabelhorn 4063  m of the Weisshorn group.

The ridge climbs to the Weisshorn, Zinalrothorn and Ober Gabelhorn are highly recommended if you are able to do so, as the crowning glory can be seen the entire crossing of the main ridge from the Bishorn and Weisshorn to the Ober Gabelhorn.

Four and three thousand meter peaks

The following four-thousand-meter peaks belong to the Weisshorn group (from north to south):

The following three-thousand-meter peaks can be found on the Mattertal side:

The following three-thousanders on the Zinaltal side:

glacier

Bishorn and Turtmann glaciers in the Weisshorn group.

On the Mattertal side or the east side of the Weisshorn Group you will find (from north to south):

On the Zinaltal side or the west side:

Huts

View from the Arbenbiwak in the Weisshorn group of the Matterhorn.

On the Mattertal side or the east side of the Weisshorn Group you will find (from north to south):

On the Zinaltal side or the west side:

High trails

The Weisshornweg leads on the Mattertal side or the east side of the Weisshorn group .

Weisshorn massif

The Weisshorn, Bishorn, Pointe Burnaby, Brunegghorn and the surrounding three and two thousand meter peaks are seen as the Weisshorn massif.

photos

The following pictures show the Weisshorn Group from the south and east, with the individual viewpoints in the Mattertal moving out of the valley from south to north to Riederalp in the Rhone Valley:

  • View from Testa del Leone to Ober Gabelhorn, Zinalrothorn and Weisshorn of the Weisshorn group.

  • View at 3292  m above sea level M. from the Hörnligrat of the Matterhorn to the Weisshorn group (left) and the Mischabel (right).

  • Panoramic view from Gornergrat, center: the Weisshorn group to the right of the Matterhorn and Dent Blanche.

  • View from the Europahütte along the Europaweg to the Weisshorn group.

  • View from the Europahütte to the Weisshorn group. Lights center Randa , left Zermatt .

  • View from Hannigalp above Grächen to the Weisshorn group.

  • View from Riederalp to (from the right) Weisshorn Group, Matterhorn and Mischabel .

Weisshorn group from the north and west side:

  • View from Augstbordhorn to the north side of the Weisshonr group, from the left Brunegghorn, Weisshorn and Bishorn.

  • Bishorn and Weisshorn from the west side.

  • Besso and Ober Gabelhorn as seen from the Zinaltal.

Web links

Commons : Weisshorngruppe  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Valais Alps. Mountain guide for hikers, mountaineers and wine makers. The most popular ascents to all major peaks. Bergverlag Rother GmbH, Munich 2012, 14th, completely revised edition, Weisshorngruppe pages 363 ff.