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Muttenhorn

Coordinates: 46°32′47.5″N 8°25′38″E / 46.546528°N 8.42722°E / 46.546528; 8.42722
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Muttenhorn
The Mutthorn seen from the north-west side
Highest point
Elevation3,099 m (10,167 ft)
Prominence292 m (958 ft)[1]
Parent peakPizzo Rotondo
Coordinates46°32′47.5″N 8°25′38″E / 46.546528°N 8.42722°E / 46.546528; 8.42722
Geography
Muttenhorn is located in Switzerland
Muttenhorn
Muttenhorn
Location in Switzerland
LocationValais/Uri, Switzerland
Parent rangeLepontine Alps

The Muttenhorn is a mountain in the Lepontine Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Valais and Uri. At 3,099 metres above sea level, it overlooks the south side of Furka Pass. A glacier named Muttgletscher lies over its north-western flanks, above 2,600 metres.

The summit is also distinguished by the name Gross Muttenhorn, with other lower summits being named Chli Muttenhorn (3,024 metres) and Stotzig Muttenhorn (3,062 metres). The whole range is referred to as the Muttenhörner.

References

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  1. ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Witenwasserenpass (2,807 m).
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