Record SL-463335 · Wikidata Q16550
Breithorn
No list classifications
Elevation
3,780
m
12,402 ft
Prominence
464 m
Isolation
4.2 km
Coordinates
46.4785° N,
7.8772° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaThe Breithorn (Swiss Standard German pronunciation: [ˈbraɪthɔrn]; 3,780 m) is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. It is part of the border between Lauterbrunnental and the Lötschental. It lies approximately halfway between the Tschingelhorn and the Grosshorn. The Rock-Tower of the Subpeak Kleines Breithorn (3,554 m) is located south of the Main Peak. The Breithorn is one of two mountains named Breithorn overlooking the Lötschental, the other being the Breithorn (Blatten).
First ascent
Date
31 Jul 1865
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kleines Breithorn | 3,654 m | SW 209° | 0.3 km |
| Zuckerstock | 3,383 m | NE 63° | 1.2 km |
| Wärmietenhoren | 2,848 m | NE 24° | 1.3 km |
| Burstspitza | 3,195 m | S 181° | 1.3 km |
| Tschingelhorn | 3,562 m | W 271° | 2.2 km |
| Chanzel | 3,002 m | NW 314° | 2.2 km |