The Balmhorn (3,698 m) is a mountain in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland. Its summit ridge lies on the border between the cantons of Berne and the Valais.

Balmhorn
View of the Balmhorn from Allmenalp, above Kandersteg
Highest point
Elevation	3,698 m (12,133 ft)
Prominence	1,022 m (3,353 ft)[1]
Parent peak	Finsteraarhorn
Isolation	12.3 km (7.6 mi)[2]
Listing	Alpine mountains above 3000 m
Coordinates	46°25′30″N 7°41′37″E
Geography
Balmhorn Location in Switzerland
Location	Berne/Valais, Switzerland
Parent range	Bernese Alps
Climbing
First ascent	21 July 1864 by Frank Walker, Horace Walker and Lucy Walker, with guides Jakob Anderegg and Melchior Anderegg
Easiest route	South-west ridge (Zackengrat)

It was first climbed by Frank Walker, Horace Walker and Lucy Walker, with guides Jakob Anderegg and Melchior Anderegg on 21 July 1864.[3]

Huts

• Balmhornhütte
• Lötschenpasshütte
• Berghotel Schwarenbach

See also

• List of mountains of Switzerland
• List of mountains of the canton of Bern
• List of mountains of Valais
• List of most isolated mountains of Switzerland

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