Gletscherhorn, Mountain summit in Bernese Alps, Switzerland
The Gletscherhorn reaches an elevation of 3,983 meters and stands as a prominent peak surrounded by glaciers in the Bernese Alps mountain range.
The mountain entered alpinism records in 1867 when climbers completed the first documented ascent to its challenging summit at nearly 4,000 meters.
Swiss Alpine Club maintains several mountain huts near Gletscherhorn, including Bietschhornhütte and Baltschiederklause, supporting the mountaineering community throughout the year.
Experienced climbers can access the summit through different routes, with the SAC Route Portal providing current conditions and technical details for safe ascents.
The mountain functions as a natural water reservoir through its glaciers, feeding streams and rivers that sustain local ecosystems in the Swiss Alps.
GPS coordinates: 46.51287,7.96743
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:59
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