The Hohstock (3,225 m (10,581 ft) high) is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located north of Belalp in the Swiss canton of Valais. It lies on the range east of the Unterbächhorn, between the valley of the Oberaletsch Glacier and the cirque of Belalp.
| Hohstock | |
|---|---|
 The Hohstock from the south side | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,225 m (10,581 ft) |
| Prominence | 51 m (167 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Bietschhorn |
| Coordinates | 46°24′23″N 7°57′49″E / 46.40639°N 7.96361°E |
| Geography | |
  Hohstock Location in Switzerland | |
| Location | Valais, Switzerland |
| Parent range | Bernese Alps |
In winter the Hohstock is part of a ski area. A ski lift culminates at 3,118 m (10,230 ft) on its southeastern side. A 150-metre (490 ft) tunnel connects it to the slopes on the southwestern side.
References
edit- ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps and Google Earth. The key col is located west of the summit at 3,175 metres.
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