Nesthorn

Nesthorn rises to 3,822 meters in the Bernese Alps, featuring steep northern cliffs and prominent glacial formations along its eastern and western faces.

The first recorded ascent of Nesthorn occurred in 1865 when climbers B. George and H. Mortimer reached the summit with guides Ulrich and Christian Almer.

The mountain forms part of the Swiss alpine heritage, where generations of mountaineers have developed advanced climbing techniques and safety protocols.

Climbers access Nesthorn through established routes from Belalp, requiring technical climbing equipment and experience with steep ice slopes and rocky terrain.

The north-east ridge presents a challenging DIII50° rated route extending 13 kilometers with 1,700 meters of elevation change through untouched alpine landscape.

Location: Valais

Elevation above the sea: 3,822 m

GPS coordinates: 46.41245,7.92427

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:59