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Europe / Switzerland / Helsenhorn
Record SL-463021 · Wikidata Q691933

Helsenhorn

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Elevation
3,272 m
10,735 ft
Prominence
586 m
Isolation
Coordinates
46.3048° N, 8.1917° E
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Helsenhorn
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Description

Wikipedia

The Helsenhorn is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, overlooking Binn in the Swiss canton of Valais. With a height of 3,272 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit of the Binntal. The border with Italy runs approximately 200 metres south-east of the summit and culminates at 3,247 metres. The east side of the Helsenhorn consists of a large face overlooking the Kriegalp Pass (2,494 m). On the west side is a small glacier named Helsengletscher.

First ascent

Date
1863
Johann Jakob Weilenmann
Source · wikipedia

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Neighbouring summits

Name Elevation Bearing Distance
Punta di Boccareccio 3,207 m SE 134° 0.6 km
Pizzo di Boccareccio 3,027 m SE 133° 1.1 km
Cima delle Piodelle 3,081 m SW 229° 1.2 km
Vordere Helse 3,106 m NW 327° 1.4 km
Schaflicka 2,763 m NW 325° 1.7 km
Guglie di Cornera 2,729 m E 102° 1.7 km