The Oberrothorn (3,414 m) 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.

Oberrothorn
View of the summit, looking north
Highest point
Elevation	3,414 m (11,201 ft)
Prominence	259 m (850 ft)[1]
Parent peak	Monte Rosa
Coordinates	46°01′39″N 7°48′46″E
Geography
Oberrothorn Location in Switzerland
Location	Valais, Switzerland
Parent range	Pennine Alps
Climbing
Easiest route	Hike from Unterrothorn

Claims are often made that the Oberrothorn has one of the highest hiking trails in the Alps,[2] or that it's the highest Alpine summit which can be walked up.[3] Such statements are subjective, but do reflect the mountain's unusual accessibility for an Alpine summit of its height.

Due to its location to the east of Zermatt, hikers on the main route up and down the mountain are afforded excellent views of the Matterhorn, across the valley, with the popular Hornli Ridge ascent route being prominent.

References

External links

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