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Hohbärghorn (4,219 m a.s.l.)
The Hobärghorn is the third 4,000-metre summit of the Nadelgrat ridge, together with the Nadelhorn, Stecknadelhorn and Dirruhorn. The ridge is located in a somewhat hidden position to the north-west of the Mischabel group, between Saas-Fee and Randa. The Hobärghorn, which is only 22 m lower than the Stecknadelhorn, has a glacier on its north side (Ried Glacier), while the mountain consists of rock towards the south. There is a magnificent view of the Dom from its summit.
Origin of the name
The earlier name “Hohberghorn” was replaced by the dialect name a few years ago.
Height |
4,219 m a.s.l. |
First climbed |
August 1869 |
First climbed by |
R.B. Heathcote, Franz Biner, Peter Perren, Peter Taugwalder |
Information for hikers
Various hiking tips with a view of the mountain |
Randa – Rötiboden – Weisshornhütte cabin |
Duration of the hike |
5 hours |
Difficulty |
T3 |
Information for excursions
Short, easy walks or hikes |
LSB St. Niklaus – Jungen Genossenschafts-Bahn (aerial cable car) |
Information for mountaineers / alpinists
Valley location |
Saas-Fee (1,803 m a.s.l.) |
Starting point |
Mischabelhütte cabin (3,329 m a.s.l.) |
Various routes with |
North ridge over the Dürrenjoch col |
GPS data |
7.84819° ö.L. /46.1196° n.B. (WGS84) |
Refreshment points/ mountain cabins |
Mischabelhütte cabin (3,329 m a.s.l.) |
