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 | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 4,035 m (13,238 ft) |
Prominence | 124 m (407 ft)[1] |
Parent peak | Dom |
Coordinates | 46°07′11″N 7°50′53″E / 46.11972°N 7.84806°E |
Geography | |
Location | Switzerland |
Parent range | Pennine Alps |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 7 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).
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