Aussichtspunkt Arigscheis

Aussichtspunkt Arigscheis is a scenic viewpoint in Täsch, Visp District, Valais and has an elevation of 2,256 metres. Aussichtspunkt Arigscheis is situated nearby to the peak Mettelhorn, as well as near Platthorn.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Täsch railway station and Mettelhorn.

Täsch railway station

Railway station

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Täsch railway station is a metre gauge railway station serving the municipality of Täsch, in the Canton of Valais, Switzerland. It forms part of the Brig-Visp-Zermatt railway, which connects the car-free mountaineering and ski resort of Zermatt with standard gauge lines at Visp and Brig. Täsch railway station is situated 1 km southeast of Aussichtspunkt Arigscheis.

Mettelhorn

Peak

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The Mettelhorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located near Zermatt in the canton of Valais. The Mettelhorn provides excellent acclimatization opportunities, especially if one climbs its sister peaks Platthorn and Wisshorn on the same day. Mettelhorn is situated 2½ km southwest of Aussichtspunkt Arigscheis.

Platthorn

Peak

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The Platthorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located south of Grächen in the canton of Valais. It lies north of the Färichhorn and the Balfrin, on the range between the Mattertal and the Saastal. Platthorn is situated 3 km southwest of Aussichtspunkt Arigscheis.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Randa and Zermatt.

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 3½ km northeast of Aussichtspunkt Arigscheis.

Zermatt

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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.