Niwenpass

Niwenpass is a pass in , and has an elevation of 2,605 metres. Niwenpass is situated near the hamlet , as well as near the locality .

Places of Interest

Highlights: Niwen and Torrenthorn.

Peak
Photo: Kampfwanderer, Public domain.
The is a mountain of the , overlooking the Rhone in the upper canton of .

Peak
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The is a mountain of the , overlooking in the canton of . is situated 3 km northwest of Niwenpass.

Railway station
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Goppenstein is a railway station in the canton of Valais and . is situated 3½ km east of Niwenpass.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Goppenstein and Bratsch.

Village
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is a hamlet in the canton of … is situated 3½ km east of Niwenpass.

Village
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is a village in the municipality… is situated 4½ km south of Niwenpass.

Village
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is a former municipality in the district of Leuk in the canton of in . is situated 5 km south of Niwenpass.

Niwenpass

Latitude
46.36311° or 46° 21′ 47″ north
Longitude
7.7102° or 7° 42′ 37″ east
Elevation
2,605 metres (8,547 feet)
Open location code
8FR99P76+63
Geo­Names ID
11075188
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In Other Languages

“Niwenpass” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Galm and Fäsilalpu.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Einigs Alichji and Faldumrothorn.

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