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The Dürrenhorn (4,035 m) (also Dirruhorn) is a summit in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland. It lies towards the northern end of the Nadelgrat, a high-level ridge running roughly north–south above the resort of Saas-Fee to the east, and the Mattertal to the west. It is part of the Mischabel range, which culminates at the Dom (4,546 m).

Dürrenhorn
The Dürrenhorn on the right, above the Ried Glacier
Highest point
Elevation4,035 m (13,238 ft)
Prominence124 m (407 ft)[1]
Parent peakDom
Coordinates46°07′11″N 7°50′53″E / 46.11972°N 7.84806°E / 46.11972; 7.84806
Geography
Dürrenhorn is located in Switzerland
Dürrenhorn
Dürrenhorn
Location in Switzerland
LocationSwitzerland
Parent rangePennine Alps
Climbing
First ascent7 September 1879 by Albert Frederick Mummery and William Penhall with guides Alexander Burgener and Ferdinand Imseng

North of the Dürrenhorn, there is located the sub-peak Klein Dürrenhorn (3889 m).

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Swisstopo maps
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