Schaligletscher
Schaligletscher is a glacier in Randa, Visp District, Valais and has an elevation of 3,153 metres. Schaligletscher is situated nearby to the village Randa, as well as near Täsch.Places of Interest
Highlights include Weisshorn and Schalihorn.
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.
Schalihorn
Peak
Photo: Ludo29, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Schalihorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located between Zinal and Täsch in the canton of Valais. It is separated from the Zinalrothorn by the Moming Pass and from the Weisshorn by the Schalijoch. The Schalihorn has a prominent north-peak.
Weisshorn Hut
Mountain hut
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The Weisshorn Hut is a mountain hut of the Swiss Alpine Club, located above Randa in the canton of Valais. It is located on the southern slopes of the Weisshorn, at a height of 2,932 metres above sea level, near the bottom of the Schali Glacier.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Randa and Täsch.
Randa
Village
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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. Randa is situated 4½ km east of Schaligletscher.
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. Täsch is situated 5 km southeast of Schaligletscher.
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.
Schaligletscher
- Type: Glacier with an elevation of 3,153 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Randa, Visp District, Valais, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
46.09072° or 46° 5′ 27″ northLongitude
7.72459° or 7° 43′ 29″ eastElevation
3,153 metres (10,344 feet)Open location code
8FR93PRF+7RGeoNames ID
11398089
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