Sidelhorn, Alpine summit in Bernese Alps, Switzerland
The Gross Sidelhorn rises to an elevation of 2764 meters between the cantons of Bern and Valais, presenting steep slopes towards Grimselsee lake.
The mountain gained recognition during the development of the Grimsel Pass route, which connected the Rhone and Aare river valleys through the Swiss Alps.
Local mountaineering groups maintain multiple marked paths to the summit, following Swiss alpine traditions of preserving natural mountain access for future generations.
The northeast ridge provides the most direct climbing route, requiring approximately two hours of hiking through marked trails starting from the Grimsel Pass.
From the pyramid-shaped peak, visitors observe the Tribtenseewli lake at 2356 meters and panoramic views of Finsteraarhorn, Lauteraarhorn, and Schreckhorn mountains.
Location: Bern
Location: Valais
Elevation above the sea: 2,764 m
GPS coordinates: 46.55248,8.31271
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:57
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