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Gross Furkahorn, Alpine summit at Urner Alps, Switzerland

The Gross Furkahorn reaches an elevation of 3,169 meters and marks the border between the Swiss cantons of Valais and Uri in central Switzerland.

The first mountaineers to reach the summit of Gross Furkahorn were P. Almer and J.A. Luttman-Johnson, who completed their ascent on August 6, 1896.

The east-southeast ridge of Gross Furkahorn provides more than 50 established sport climbing routes on granite formations, attracting climbers from multiple nations.

Access to Gross Furkahorn requires travel to Furka Pass, with accommodation options available at Hotel Tiefenbach, Hotel Belvedere, and nearby camping grounds.

The south face contains the Wandfussplatten section, featuring numerous climbing routes ranging from difficulty grades 4+ to 7+ on natural granite formations.

Location: Valais

Location: Uri

Elevation above the sea: 3,169 m

GPS coordinates: 46.59659,8.41020

Latest update: March 22, 2025 06:33

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