Schwarzgrat
Schwarzgrat is a ridge in Valais, Switzerland and has an elevation of 3,250 metres. Schwarzgrat is situated nearby to the locality Sunnegga, as well as near Findeln.Places of Interest
Highlights include Oberrothorn and Unterrothorn.
Oberrothorn
Peak
Photo: Whgler, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Oberrothorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking Zermatt in the canton of Valais. Its summit can be easily reached via a trail on its southern flank, from the Unterrothorn cable car station or from Sunnegga.
Unterrothorn
Peak
Photo: Fisheke, Public domain.
The Unterrothorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking Zermatt in the canton of Valais. It is located west of the Oberrothorn, on the range north of the Findel Glacier.
Bösentrift
Peak
The Bösentrift is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, overlooking Täsch and Zermatt in the canton of Valais. It lies north of the Oberrothorn. Bösentrift is situated 3 km northwest of Schwarzgrat.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sunnegga and Findeln.
Sunnegga
Locality
Photo: Thisisbossi, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Sunnegga is a locality, which is situated 4½ km west of Schwarzgrat.
Findeln
Locality
Photo: Zermatt photos, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Findeln is a group of hamlets above Zermatt in the canton of Valais. They are located on the south facing slopes of the Sunnegga–Unterrothorn–Oberrothorn mountains. Findeln is situated 5 km west of Schwarzgrat.
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.
Schwarzgrat
- Type: Ridge with an elevation of 3,250 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Valais, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
46.02262° or 46° 1′ 21″ northLongitude
7.82906° or 7° 49′ 45″ eastElevation
3,250 metres (10,663 feet)Open location code
8FR92RFH+2JGeoNames ID
11997830
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“Schwarzgrat” goes by many names.
- German: “Schwarzgrat”
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