Stockhorn (Baltschiedertal)
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.
| Stockhorn | |
|---|---|
 The Stockhorn from the Baltschiedertal (south side) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,212 m (10,538 ft) |
| Prominence | 102 m (335 ft) [1] |
| Parent peak | Bietschhorn |
| Coordinates | 46°22′56.5″N 7°52′37.5″E |
| Geography | |
  Stockhorn Location in Switzerland | |
| Location | Valais, Switzerland |
| Parent range | Bernese Alps |
On the south side of the mountain is located the Stockhornbiwak (2,598 m), a mountain shelter operated by the Swiss Alpine Club.
References
- Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps and Google Earth. The key col is located west of the summit at 3,110 metres.
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