
Schreckhorn
Overview
Elevation:
4,078m
/
13,379ft
Mountain Range:
Bernese Alps
Continent:
Europe
Country:
Switzerland
First ascent:
1861
Description
The Schreckhorn is the northernmost summit over 4,000m in Europe and is considered by some to be the most difficult 4,000m summit in all of the Alps. It is a difficult climb from all approaches, and is rarely climbed as a result.