Ober Gabelhorn, Alpine summit in Valais, Switzerland
The Obergabelhorn reaches 4,063 meters in elevation, featuring a pyramidal shape with a glaciated north face and predominantly rocky sides.
A.W. Moore, Horace Walker, and Jakob Anderegg completed the first recorded ascent of the Obergabelhorn on July 6, 1865, through the east face.
The mountain name translates to Upper Gabel Peak in English, reflecting its position among sharp ridges in the Pennine Alps landscape.
Climbers access the mountain through three primary bases: the Rothorn Hut at 3,198 meters, Grand Mountet Hut at 2,886 meters, and Arben Bivouac.
The northeast ridge presents the standard climbing route, while the challenging Arbengrat route on the southwest ridge dates from the first ascent in 1874.
Location: Valais
Elevation above the sea: 4,063 m
GPS coordinates: 46.03877,7.66726
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:08
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