Bistinepass

Bistinepass is a mountain saddle in , , and has an elevation of 2,417 metres. Bistinepass is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Magehorn and Straffelgrat.

Peak
Photo: Hp.Baumeler, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a peak.

Peak
Photo: Hp.Baumeler, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a peak.

Peak
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The is a mountain of the Swiss , located between the Nanztal and the Simplontal.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gspon and Simplon.

Village
is a in the , located in the canton of . The village is situated in the eastern part of the canton in the valley above at a height of 1,899 metres.

Village
Photo: Roland Zumbuehl, CC BY-SA 4.0.
, earlier known as Simpeln, is a municipality in the district of Brig in the canton of in . is situated 8 km southeast of Bistinepass.

Photo: JoachimKohlerBremen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
, officially Brig-Glis, is a municipality of 13,000 people in in . The municipality is made up of two neighbouring towns, and Glis, with a third independent town Naters across the Rhone river to the north.

Bistinepass

Latitude
46.23996° or 46° 14′ 24″ north
Longitude
7.98001° or 7° 58′ 48″ east
Elevation
2,417 metres (7,930 feet)
Open location code
8FR96XQJ+X2
Open­Street­Map ID
node 693237319
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­saddle
Geo­Names ID
11073992
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Bistinepass” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as P2543 and P2474.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Nanzlicke and Magelicke.

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