Scherbadung, Mountain peak in Lepontine Alps, Switzerland and Italy
Scherbadung is a mountain peak in the Lepontine Alps standing at 3,211 meters, marking the natural border between Switzerland's Valais and Italy's Piedmont. Multiple hiking trails cross the region, connecting the Devero Valley and surrounding areas from both sides of the Alps.
The mountain has been studied by geologists since the 1970s, when researchers began investigating its mineral deposits and rock formations. This scientific interest resulted in the naming of a mineral after the peak, recognizing its contribution to Alpine geology.
Scientists named a mineral cervandonite after this mountain, recognizing the location's contribution to mineralogical research in the Alpine region.
The summit is accessible via hiking trails from the Devero Valley, with starting points available from both the Swiss and Italian sides. Visitors should prepare for alpine conditions and plan their climb during stable weather periods.
The Wanni glacier near the peak contains rare earth elements within its quartz-feldspar nodules, making the area of particular interest to geologists. This mineral composition sets the location apart from many other Alpine summits.
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