Wisse Schijen
Wisse Schijen is a peak in Randa, Visp District, Valais and has an elevation of 3,369 metres. Wisse Schijen is situated nearby to the locality Steinman, as well as near Bohrhaken = Einstieg Rippe.Places of Interest
Highlights include Weisshorn and Bishorn.
Weisshorn
Peak
Photo: Espandero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Weisshorn is a major peak of Switzerland and the Alps, culminating at 4,505 metres above sea level. It is part of the Pennine Alps and is located between the valleys of Anniviers and Zermatt in the canton of Valais.
Bishorn
Peak
Photo: Espandero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Bishorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland, just north of the Weisshorn. The mountain has two distinct summits, separated by a 600-metre easy-angled snow ridge.
Brunegghorn
Peak
Photo: ErinoVet, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Brunegghorn is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, overlooking the Mattertal in the canton of Valais. It is part of the Weisshorn group. On the west side of the mountain flows the Brunegg Glacier.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Randa and Täsch.
Randa
Village
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Randa is a municipality in the district of Visp in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is located between the Weisshorn and the Dom in the Matter Valley.
Täsch
Village
Täsch is a municipality in the district of Visp in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is located about 5 km north of Zermatt. The local language is Swiss German.
Zermatt
Photo: Paul Asman and Jill Lenoble, CC BY 2.0.
Zermatt is one of the most famous mountain resorts in Switzerland, and attracts people from around the world. Located in the German-speaking part of Valais, its most popular sight is the iconic Matterhorn, one of Switzerland's most famous mountains.
Wisse Schijen
- Type: Peak with an elevation of 3,369 metres
- Description: mountain in Switzerland
- Categories: mountain and landform
- Location: Randa, Visp District, Valais, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
46.09384° or 46° 5′ 38″ northLongitude
7.74313° or 7° 44′ 35″ eastElevation
3,369 metres (11,053 feet)Open location code
8FR93PVV+G7OpenStreetMap ID
node 11537892945OpenStreetMap feature
natural=peak
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Satellite Map
Discover Wisse Schijen from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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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