Zinalrothorn
Mountain in the Pennine Alps / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Zinalrothorn?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
The Zinalrothorn (4,221 m) is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland. Its name comes from the village of Zinal lying on the north side and from the German word Rothorn which means Red Peak. When it was first climbed in 1864 the mountain was known locally as Moming.
Quick Facts Highest point, Elevation ...
Zinalrothorn | |
---|---|
Highest point | |
Elevation | 4,221 m (13,848 ft) |
Prominence | 491 m (1,611 ft)[1] |
Parent peak | Weisshorn |
Isolation | 4.2 km (2.6 mi)[2] |
Coordinates | 46°3′53″N 7°41′24″E |
Geography | |
Location | Valais, Switzerland |
Parent range | Pennine Alps |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 22 August 1864 by Leslie Stephen and Florence Crauford Grove with guides Jakob Anderegg and Melchior Anderegg |
Easiest route | South-east ridge and Gabel notch, AD-, rock and snow climb |
Close