Nordend (meaning north endinGerman) is a northern peak of the Monte Rosa Massif. Nordend is the fourth highest peak of the massif, after the Dufourspitze (4,634 m), the Dunantspitze (4,632 m) and the Grenzgipfel (4,618 m).
Nordend | |
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East face
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 4,608 m (15,118 ft) |
Prominence | 89 m ↓ Silbersattel |
Parent peak | Dufourspitze of Monte Rosa |
Isolation | 0.575 km → Grenzgipfel |
Coordinates | 45°56′32″N 7°52′12″E / 45.94222°N 7.87000°E / 45.94222; 7.87000 |
Naming | |
English translation | North End |
Language of name | German |
Geography | |
Swiss (Valais) - Italian (Piedmont) border Show map of AlpsNordend (Piedmont) Show map of PiedmontNordend (Switzerland) Show map of Switzerland | |
Countries | Switzerland and Italy |
Topo map | Swiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo |
Geology | |
Mountain type | peak |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 1861 |
Easiest route | rock/snow/ice climb |
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