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Europe / Switzerland / Hockenhorn
Record SL-463136 · Wikidata Q163131

Hockenhorn

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Elevation
3,293 m
10,804 ft
Prominence
350 m
Isolation
3.5 km
Coordinates
46.4284° N, 7.7442° E
Grid ref
Hockenhorn
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Description

Wikipedia

The Hockenhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. Its summit is 3,293 metres high and lies between the upper Kandertal and the Lötschental. On its southern (Valais) side lies a glacier named Milibachgletscher. The summit of the Hockenhorn is accessible by a trail starting at the Lötschen Pass. The southern side of the mountain is part of a ski area. The closest locality is Lauchernalp above Kippel.

First ascent

Date
1840
Source · wikipedia

Best months

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Neighbouring summits

Name Elevation Bearing Distance
Kleinhockenhorn 3,161 m SW 221° 0.4 km
Schilthorn 2,788 m SE 145° 0.9 km
Schwarzi Simmla 2,612 m S 173° 1.2 km
Märbegg 2,380 m N 14° 1.3 km
Burstegge 2,423 m W 292° 1.3 km
Hockuchriz 2,593 m S 174° 1.5 km