Nordend
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| Nordend | |
|---|---|
East face |
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| Elevation | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) |
| Prominence | 94 m (308 ft) |
| Parent peak | Dufourspitze of Monte Rosa |
| Translation | North End (German) |
| Location | |
| Switzerland-Italy | |
| Coordinates | 45°56′32″N 7°52′12″E / 45.94222°N 7.87°ECoordinates: 45°56′32″N 7°52′12″E / 45.94222°N 7.87°E |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1861 |
| Easiest route | rock/snow/ice climb |
Nordend (meaning north end in German) is the northernmost peak of the Monte Rosa Massif. Nordend is the fourth highest peak of the massif, after the Dufourspitze (4,634 m), the Ostspitze (4,632 m) and the Grenzgipfel (4,618 m).
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