Rheinwaldhorn
Rheinwaldhorn is a mountain in Switzerland, rising to 3,402 m, the 195th highest we list in Switzerland, part of the Adula Group.
Where it is
Rheinwaldhorn lies in Switzerland, in Grisons.
Key facts
How it ranks
Nearest peaks
| Peak | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grauhorn | 3,259 m | 1.6 km |
| Vogelberg | 3,217 m | 2.6 km |
| Güferhorn | 3,379 m | 2.7 km |
| Pizzo di Cassimoi | 3,128 m | 4.2 km |
| Puntone dei Fraciòn | 3,202 m | 4.3 km |
| Cima di Gana Bianca | 2,843 m | 4.5 km |
Nearest cities
The closest places in our city dataset to Rheinwaldhorn.
| City | Country | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellinzona | Switzerland | 43,220 | 34 km |
| Locarno | Switzerland | 15,824 | 40 km |
| Lugano | Switzerland | 63,185 | 54 km |
| Chur | Switzerland | 35,373 | 55 km |
| Schwyz | Switzerland | 15,181 | 66 km |
About this mountain
Ranked #2,641 by elevation among peaks in this dataset, Rheinwaldhorn reaches 3,402 m in the Adula Group in Grisons. It has a topographic prominence of 1,337 m and stands 35 km from the nearest higher ground. The first recorded ascent took place in 1789. Nearby summits include Güferhorn at 3,379 m, 2.7 km away, and Grauhorn at 3,259 m, 1.6 km distant.
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Tallest in the country
| # | Peak | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dufourspitze | 4,634 m |
| 4 | Dom | 4,545 m |
| 5 | Lyskamm Orientale | 4,532 m |
| 6 | Weisshorn | 4,505 m |
| 7 | Täschhorn | 4,491 m |
| 8 | Lyskamm Occidentale | 4,479 m |
| 9 | Matterhorn | 4,478 m |
| 10 | Dent Blanche | 4,357 m |
| 11 | Ludwigshöhe | 4,343 m |
| 12 | Grand Gendarme | 4,331 m |
Common questions
- How tall is Rheinwaldhorn?
- Rheinwaldhorn rises to 3,402 m (11,161 ft). Surveyed elevation, GeoNames.
- Where is Rheinwaldhorn?
- Rheinwaldhorn is in Switzerland, in Grisons.
- Where does Rheinwaldhorn rank?
- It is the 195th highest of the 1,296 peaks we list in Switzerland, and #2,641 worldwide.
- When was Rheinwaldhorn first climbed?
- The first recorded ascent was in 1789.
- What is the nearest city to Rheinwaldhorn?
- Bellinzona, Switzerland, about 34 km away.
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Elevation and coordinates from GeoNames; prominence, isolation, range and first-ascent data from Wikidata. GeoNames publishes no date for elevation figures, so none is shown.