Wisse Schijen

Wisse Schijen is a peak in , , and has an elevation of 3,369 metres. Wisse Schijen is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Weisshorn and Bishorn.

Peak
Photo: Espandero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The is a major peak of and the , culminating at 4,505 metres above sea level. It is part of the and is located between the valleys of and Zermatt in the canton of .

Peak
Photo: Espandero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The is a mountain in the in , just north of the . The mountain has two distinct summits, separated by a 600-metre easy-angled snow ridge.

Peak
Photo: ErinoVet, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The is a mountain of the , overlooking the Mattertal in the canton of . It is part of the group. On the west side of the mountain flows the .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Randa and Täsch.

Village
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is a municipality in the district of Visp in the canton of in . It is located between the and the Dom in the Matter Valley.

Village
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is a municipality in the district of Visp in the canton of in . It is located about 5 km north of . The local language is Swiss German.

Photo: Paul Asman and Jill Lenoble, CC BY 2.0.
is one of the most famous mountain resorts in , and attracts people from around the world. Located in the German-speaking part of , its most popular sight is the iconic , one of Switzerland's most famous mountains.

Wisse Schijen

Latitude
46.09384° or 46° 5′ 38″ north
Longitude
7.74313° or 7° 44′ 35″ east
Elevation
3,369 metres (11,053 feet)
Open location code
8FR93PVV+G7
Open­Street­Map ID
node 11537892945
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
Geo­Names ID
6932121
Wiki­data ID
Q22628997
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Satellite Map

Discover Wisse Schijen from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Wisse Schijen” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Wisse Schijen”
  • Dutch: “Wisse Schijen”
  • German: “Wisse Schijen”
  • Swedish: “Wisse Schijen”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Steinman and Bohrhaken = Einstieg Rippe.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Schaligletscher and Wisse Schijen Südgipfel.

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