Grenzgipfel, Mountain summit at Monte Rosa massif, Switzerland and Italy.
The Grenzgipfel reaches an elevation of 4,618 meters and stands as the highest point along the Swiss-Italian border in the Pennine Alps.
Charles Hudson led the first documented ascent in August 1855 with a team of climbers including John Birkbeck and Christopher Smyth.
The name Grenzgipfel translates to Border Summit, reflecting its geographical position between Switzerland and Italy in the Monte Rosa mountain range.
Mountaineers accessing Grenzgipfel require technical climbing equipment and experience, with approach routes available from both the Swiss and Italian sides.
The summit contains two measured points: one at 4,618 meters and another at 4,596 meters, leading to discussions about the true and false Grenzgipfel.
Location: Valais
Elevation above the sea: 4,618 m
GPS coordinates: 45.93673,7.86856
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:24
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