Zinalrothorn, Mountain summit in Pennine Alps, Switzerland.
The Zinalrothorn rises to 4,221 meters above sea level, featuring steep rock faces and a distinctive peak between Matter Valley and Val d'Anniviers.
Leslie Stephen and Florence Crauford Grove completed the first ascent in 1864 with guides Jakob Anderegg and Melchior Anderegg through the northern ridge.
The mountain name combines Zinal, the nearby village, and Rothorn, meaning Red Peak in German, reflecting the local linguistic heritage of Switzerland.
Climbers typically start their ascent from the Rothorn Hut, departing before dawn to navigate through glacier terrain and mixed ice sections.
In the 1880s, the first president of the Ladies Alpine Club had to climb the mountain twice after forgetting her detachable skirt at the summit.
GPS coordinates: 46.06479,7.69013
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:11
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