Galmihorn
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 3,506 metres. A secondary summit named Hinteres Galmihorn has an elevation of 3,486 metres.
Galmihorn | |
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Vorderes Galmihorn | |
Summit | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 3,506 m (11,503 ft) |
Prominence | 300 m (980 ft) [1] |
Listing | Alpine mountains above 3000 m |
Coordinates | 46°30′24″N 8°11′5.4″E |
Geography | |
Galmihorn Location in Switzerland | |
Location | Valais, Switzerland |
Parent range | Bernese Alps |
The closest locality is Reckingen on the eastern side.
References
- Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Oberaarjoch (3,206 m)
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