Adlerhorn
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Adlerhorn | |
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| General | |
| Elevation | 3,988 m13,083.99 ft 2.478 miles |
| Location | Valais, Switzerland |
| Range | Pennine Alps |
| Massif | Mischabel |
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| Coordinates | |
| DMS Coor. | 46°0´30"N, 7°53´20"E |
| Swiss Coor. | 634876 / 95395 |
| Links | Topographic Detail |
| Nearby Features | |
| Adler Glacier, Adlerpass, Città di Luino Bivouac, Eugenio Sella Hut, Fluchthorn, Rimpfischhorn, Schwarzberg Weisstor, Strahlhorn | |
| Alpinist's Info | |
| Base(s) | Zermatt |
| Hut(s) | Berghaus Flue |
| Topo. Map | SLK 1348: Zermatt |
| Easiest Route |  PD
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  Adlerhorn | |
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[edit] General information
The Adlerhorn (3,988 m13,083.99 ft
2.478 miles) is a Mischabel mountain in the Pennine Alps of Switzerland. The Adlerhorn is a rather unknown mountain and is mostly climbed in an ascent of the Strahlhorn coming from Zermatt.
The Adlerhorn is often mentioned as a subsidiary peak of the Strahlhorn, but is actually a peak on itself. But indeed, once you reach the summit of the Adlerhorn, one might as well continue to the summit of the Strahlhorn, which is not far away. The fact that the Adlerhorn is just below 4,000 m and the Strahlhorn is higher than the magic 4,000 m mark has certainly influenced people to take the Adlerhorn as a subsidiary peak compared to the Strahlhorn.
Looking from the S, the Adlerhorn is hardly distinguishable from the Strahlhorn, but from the N side one can clearly see the characteristic snowy summit.
[edit] Routes
[edit] West-South-West Ridge (PD)
| Adlerhorn: West-South-West Ridge (edit infobox) | |||
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| Summit | Approach | ||
| Summit | Adlerhorn (3,988 m2.478 miles 13,083.99 ft) | Valley base(s) | Zermatt (1,608 m0.999 miles 5,275.591 ft) |
| Route Type | Mostly Snow, I - II (4 - 5 h) | Hut | Berghaus Flue (2,618 m1.627 miles 8,589.239 ft) |
| Difficulty | PD
| Difficulty | W1 |
| Height Gains | Hut - Summit: 1370 m0.851 miles 4,494.751 ft  - Valley - Hut: 1010 m0.628 miles 3,313.648 ft - Valley - Summit: 2380 m1.479 miles 7,808.399 ft
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| Useful Maps | SLK 1348: Zermatt (Maps) | ||
From Berghaus Flue, follow a straight route to the E in the direction of the Città di Luino Bivouac. It is an easy hike on a hiking trail, of which the last part is on the Findel Glacier.
Instead of passing under the S face of the Adlerhorn, at a height of 3,160m, turn to the W ridge of the Pt.3,421m shoulder. Keep close to the rocks to avoid ceracs. Pass N of this height point and continue on the snow beyond to reach a new rocky ridge with loose stones. Climb this ridge to a height of 3,800m where you will meet snow again.
Now you have to climb the characteristic snow slopes of the Adlerhorn. Climb the snow slopes ENE at first and then ESE to reach the summit. The climb shouldn't give any difficulties as it is an easy, straightforward climb. See photo #1.
[edit] North-West Flank (PD+)
| Adlerhorn: North-West Flank (edit infobox) | |||
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| Summit | Approach | ||
| Summit | Adlerhorn (3,988 m2.478 miles 13,083.99 ft) | Valley base(s) | Zermatt (1,608 m0.999 miles 5,275.591 ft) |
| Route Type | Snow, 45° (4 - 5 h) | Hut | Berghaus Flue (2,618 m1.627 miles 8,589.239 ft) |
| Difficulty |  PD+
| Difficulty | W1 |
| Height Gains | Hut - Summit: 1370 m0.851 miles 4,494.751 ft - Valley - Hut: 1010 m0.628 miles 3,313.648 ft - Valley - Summit: 2380 m1.479 miles 7,808.399 ft
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| Useful Maps | SLK 1348: Zermatt (Maps) | ||
There is an alternative route entirely on glacier and snow. From Berghaus Flue, head E in a straight line until you reach the place where the Findel Glacier and the Adler Glacier once met. Turn NE and follow the Adler Glacier in the direction of the Adlerpass. At a height of 3,450m turn ESE and climb the steep snow spur that leads to the summit of the Adlerhorn. See photo #2.
[edit] Multiday suggestions
The Adlerhorn is rather isolated and there are not many multiday possibilities. Return to Berghaus Flue or descent to the Britannia Hut are the only acceptable solutions. Be aware that a return to Berghaus Flue is much shorter than a descent to the Britannia Hut. Some suggestions:
- Berghaus Flue-Adlerhorn-Strahlhorn-Britannia Hut
- Berghaus Flue-Adlerhorn: ascent via the ridge, descent via the flank-Adlerpass-Britannia Hut
- Britannia Hut-Strahlhorn-Adlerhorn-Berghaus Flue-Rimpfischhorn-Britannia Hut
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[edit] Overview
| Route Name | Hei. | Dif. | Dur. (h) | Type | Rock | ° | Valley | Hut | S. Gain | Maps |
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| Adlerhorn: West-South-West Ridge | 3,988 m2.478 miles 13,083.99 ft | PD | 4-5 | Mostly Snow | I-II | Zermatt | Berghaus Flue | 1,370 m0.851 miles 4,494.751 ft | 1348 | |
| Adlerhorn: North-West Flank | 3,988 m2.478 miles 13,083.99 ft | PD+ | 4-5 | Snow | 45 | Zermatt | Berghaus Flue | 1,370 m0.851 miles 4,494.751 ft | 1348 |
Hei.:Height, Dif.: Difficulty, Dur.: Duration, S. Gain: Meters from hut to summit
Summit map is always listed first. If a map is used for 2 km and another map for 1 km, the 2 km map will be listed before the 1 km map. Overview of the Swiss maps & Italian maps.
[edit] Additional photos
 Strahlhorn and Adlerhorn |
 Strahlhorn and Adlerhorn |
 Rimpfischhorn, Strahlhorn and Adlerhorn at sunset |
 Rimpfischhorn, Strahlhorn and Adlerhorn |
 Topographic map of the Adlerhorn routes |
[edit] Recommended books
The Alpine 4000m Peaks by the Classic Routes by Richard Goedeke
Valais Alps East: Selected Climbs (Alpine Club Guides) by Les Swindin
Valais Alps West: Selected Climbs (Alpine Club Guides) by Lindsay Griffin
Valais East: Zermatt - Saas - Fiesch (Rother Walking Guide) by Michael Waeber
Alpine Climbing: Techniques to Take You Higher (Mountaineers Outdoor Expert) by Cathy Cosley
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