Ulrichshorn

Ulrichshorn is a summit in the Pennine Alps standing at 3,925 meters between the Mattertal and Saastal valleys. The peak offers views toward Lenzspitze and Nadelgrat while sitting surrounded by glacial terrain.

The summit has been a climbing destination for generations, accessed through various glacier routes over time. The Mischabelhütte refuge was built as a key base station for mountaineers tackling these classic high-alpine routes.

The summit sits within a traditional mountaineering region where experienced climbers test themselves against technical challenges. The huts nearby serve as gathering places for those pursuing classic routes in the Saastal area.

The ascent from Saas Fee takes about four hours over marked mountain paths with roughly 1,540 meters (5,050 feet) of elevation gain. Good footwear and glacier experience are necessary, as ice axes and crampons come into use during the route.

A simple bench sits on the summit, positioned where three glaciers meet below. This quiet spot reveals how alpine mountaineering gradually added small comforts to remote high peaks.