Dürrenhorn, Mountain summit in Valais, Switzerland.
The Dürrenhorn reaches an elevation of 4,035 meters as part of the Nadelgrat ridge in the Pennine Alps of Switzerland.
The first ascent of Dürrenhorn occurred on September 7, 1879, when mountaineers Albert-Frederick Mummery, William Penhall, Alexander Burgener, and Ferdinand Imseng reached the summit.
The mountain name originates from the Valais dialect word 'dirr', meaning dry, referring to the characteristics of the surrounding mountain meadow called Dirrufad.
Climbers typically start their ascent from Randa through Rötiboden to reach the Weisshorn hut, requiring technical skills and appropriate mountaineering equipment.
The Dürrenhorn stands as the final summit of the Nadelgrat ridge, connecting with Lenzspitze, Nadelhorn, Stecknadelhorn, and Hobärghorn in a continuous chain.
Location: Valais
Elevation above the sea: 4,035 m
GPS coordinates: 46.11965,7.84823
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:57
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