Altels
The Altels (3,629 m) is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. It is situated in the Balmhorn massif, approximately halfway between Kandersteg and Leukerbad.
| Altels | |
|---|---|
 Western face of the Altels | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,629 m (11,906 ft) |
| Prominence | 101 m (331 ft) [1] |
| Parent peak | Balmhorn |
| Isolation | 0.92 km (0.57 mi)  |
| Coordinates | 46°25′43.72″N 07°40′42″E |
| Geography | |
  Altels Location in Switzerland | |
| Location | Bern/Valais Switzerland |
| Parent range | Bernese Alps |
Although its south side is in Valais, the mountain lies within the Aar basin.
Altels memorial
Seen from the Sunbüel
References
- Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located south-east of the summit at 3,528 metres.
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