Muttenhorn Explained

Muttenhorn should not be confused with Mutthorn.

Muttenhorn
Elevation M:3099
Prominence M:292
Prominence Ref:[1]
Map:Switzerland
Location:Valais/Uri, Switzerland
Range:Lepontine Alps
Coordinates:46.5465°N 8.4272°W

The Muttenhorn is a mountain in the Lepontine Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Valais and Uri. At 3,099 metres above sea level, it overlooks the south side of Furka Pass. A glacier named Muttgletscher lies over its north-western flanks, above 2,600 metres.

The summit is also distinguished by the name Gross Muttenhorn, with other lower summits being named Chli Muttenhorn (3,024 metres) and Stotzig Muttenhorn (3,062 metres). The whole range is referred to as the Muttenhörner.

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Notes and References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Witenwasserenpass (2,807 m).