Bietschhorn, Mountain summit in Valais, Switzerland.
The Bietschhorn peak reaches an elevation of 3,934 meters, marking a prominent point within the Jungfrau-Aletsch protected area of Switzerland.
Leslie Stephen, accompanied by guides Anton Siegen, Johann Siegen, and Joseph Ebener, completed the first documented ascent of Bietschhorn on August 13, 1859.
The Bietschhorn stands as a central element of the Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site, representing Swiss alpine geological formations.
Climbers access the summit through two primary routes, starting from either the Bietschhornhütte or Baltschiederklause mountain shelters.
The mountain features a challenging T6-grade alpine trail called Nordgrat, positioning it among the top 50 peaks in the Bernese Alps region.
Location: Valais
Elevation above the sea: 3,934 m
Part of: Jungfrau-Aletsch protected area
GPS coordinates: 46.39157,7.85082
Latest update: May 15, 2025 14:42
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