First ascent 1863 Parent range Pennine Alps | Elevation 3,796 m Prominence 235 m | |
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Similar Ulrichshorn, Bigerhorn, Dürrenhorn, Stecknadelhorn, Nadelhorn | ||
The Balfrin is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located north of the Dom in the canton of Valais. It belongs to the Mischabel massif, which lies between the Mattertal and the Saastal.
Map of Balfrin, 3924 Eisten, Switzerland
The northern side of the Balfrin is covered by a glacier named Balfringletscher. On the south side is the larger Ried Glacier.
References
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