Schwarzgletscher

Schwarzgletscher is a glacier in Leukerbad, Leuk District, Valais and has an elevation of 2,766 metres. Schwarzgletscher is situated nearby to the locality Wildelsige, as well as near Glaabinualp.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Altels and Balmhorn.

Altels

Peak

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The Altels is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. It is situated in the Balmhorn massif, approximately halfway between Kandersteg and Leukerbad.

Balmhorn

Peak

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The Balmhorn is a mountain in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland. Its summit ridge lies on the border between the cantons of Bern and the Valais. It was first climbed by Frank Walker, Horace Walker and Lucy Walker, with guides Jakob Anderegg and Melchior Anderegg on 21 July 1864.

Balmhorngletscher

Glacier

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Balmhorngletscher is a glacier.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lauchernalp and Kippel.

Lauchernalp

Village

Lauchernalp is an alp and resort area in the Swiss Alps, located in the canton of Valais. It sits on a sunny terrace, between 1,900 and 2,100 metres above sea level, overlooking the Lötschental above Wiler.