Schwarzhorn (Binntal) Explained

Schwarzhorn
Elevation M:3108
Prominence M:57
Prominence Ref:[1]
Parent Peak:Unnamed summit (3,112 m)
Map:Alps
Subdivision2 Type:Canton/Region
Country Type:Countries
Parent:Lepontine Alps
Coordinates:46.3346°N 8.2244°W

The Schwarzhorn (Italian: Punta Marani) is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, located on the Swiss-Italian border, between the Binntal (Valais) and the Valle Dèvero (Piedmont). It lies north of the Scherbadung.

The area is renowned for its unique minerals that are found here in a dolomitic host rock. Elements found are typically As, Fe, Pb, Sb.

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Notes and References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located south of the summit at 3,051 metres.