Stockhorn (Baltschiedertal) Explained

Stockhorn
Elevation M:3212
Prominence M:102
Prominence Ref:[1]
Parent Peak:Bietschhorn
Map:Switzerland
Location:Valais, Switzerland
Range:Bernese Alps
Coordinates:46.3824°N 7.8771°W

The Stockhorn (3,212 m) is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located north of Baltschieder in the canton of Valais. It overlooks the Baltschiedertal and lies south of the Bietschhorn.

On the south side of the mountain is located the Stockhornbiwak (2,598 m), a mountain shelter operated by the Swiss Alpine Club.

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Notes and References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps and Google Earth. The key col is located west of the summit at 3,110 metres.