Galmihorn

Galmihorn
Vorderes Galmihorn

Summit
Highest point
Elevation 3,505 m (11,499 ft)
Prominence 293 m (961 ft)[1]
Coordinates 46°30′24″N 8°11′5.4″E / 46.50667°N 8.184833°E / 46.50667; 8.184833Coordinates: 46°30′24″N 8°11′5.4″E / 46.50667°N 8.184833°E / 46.50667; 8.184833
Geography
Galmihorn

Location in Switzerland

Location Valais, Switzerland
Parent range Bernese Alps

The Galmihorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the Fiescher Glacier in the canton of Valais. The main summit is distinguished by the name Vorderes Galmihorn and has an elevation of 3,505 metres. A secondary summit named Hinteres Galmihorn has an elevation of 3,486 metres.

The closest locality is Reckingen on the eastern side.

References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Oberaarjoch (3,212 m)

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