Adlerhorn, mountain summit in Valais, Switzerland

The Adlerhorn is a 3,988-metre summit in the Allalin group of the Valais Alps, on the territory of the municipality of Zermatt. It is often taken for a spur of the neighbouring Strahlhorn, but forms its own peak, hard to tell apart from the Strahlhorn when seen from the west. The Adlerglacier starts on its north flank, the Findelgletscher on its south side.

The peak was documented during the 1800s as part of Switzerland's systematic recording of Alpine heights. These surveys helped establish a clear understanding of the mountain landscape in this region.

The usual ascent follows the route from Zermatt via the Berghaus Flue toward the Strahlhorn, and the Adlerhorn stands on this path. Seen from the west, the summit is hard to tell apart from the Strahlhorn, so climbers often treat it as a spur of that peak rather than a separate goal.

Experienced climbers can reach the summit via established routes starting from Zermatt. The ascent requires solid alpine climbing skills and comfort with mountain terrain.

The Adlerhorn is often taken for a spur of the Strahlhorn, yet it is a separate summit; seen from the west the two are barely distinguishable. It lies on the ascent route from Zermatt via the Berghaus Flue to the Strahlhorn.