Oberferdengletscher
Oberferdengletscher is a glacier in Ferden, Raron District, Valais and has an elevation of 2,792 metres. Oberferdengletscher is situated nearby to the locality Fluhalp, as well as near the hamlet Faldumalp.Places of Interest
Highlights include Majinghorn and Torrenthorn.
Majinghorn
Peak
Photo: Zacharie Grossen, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Majinghorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located east of Leukerbad in the canton of Valais. It lies between the Ferdenrothorn and the Torrenthorn, on the chain that separates the valley of Leukerbad from the Lötschental.
Torrenthorn
Peak
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The Torrenthorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking Leukerbad in the canton of Valais. It lies south of the Majinghorn. In winter the Torrenthorn is part of a ski area.
Ferdenrothorn
Peak
Photo: Zacharie Grossen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Ferdenrothorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located between Leukerbad and Ferden in the canton of Valais. It lies south of the Balmhorn and overlooks the Lötschen Pass on its north side. Its east side shows well marked folds.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Goppenstein and Leukerbad.
Goppenstein
Village
Photo: Paebi, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Goppenstein is a Swiss hamlet in the canton of Valais, located in the lower Lötschental and traversed by the Lonza river. It belongs to the municipality of Ferden. Goppenstein is situated 5 km southeast of Oberferdengletscher.
Leukerbad
Leukerbad is a mountain spa and ski resort in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is best known for its thermal springs and unique mountains scenery.
Kippel
Village
Photo: Mo4jolo, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Kippel is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Kippel is situated 6 km east of Oberferdengletscher.
Oberferdengletscher
- Type: Glacier with an elevation of 2,792 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Ferden, Raron District, Valais, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
46.38816° or 46° 23′ 17″ northLongitude
7.69623° or 7° 41′ 46″ eastElevation
2,792 metres (9,160 feet)Open location code
8FR99MQW+7FGeoNames ID
11397887
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