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Böshorn

Coordinates: 46°11′56.4″N 7°59′33.5″E / 46.199000°N 7.992639°E / 46.199000; 7.992639
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Böshorn
Rauthorn
The Fletschhorn (left) and the Böshorn (centre left) from the Simplon Pass
Highest point
Elevation3,268 m (10,722 ft)
Prominence120 m (390 ft)[1]
Parent peakWeissmies
Coordinates46°11′56.4″N 7°59′33.5″E / 46.199000°N 7.992639°E / 46.199000; 7.992639
Geography
Böshorn is located in Switzerland
Böshorn
Böshorn
Location in Switzerland
LocationValais, Switzerland
Parent rangePennine Alps

The Böshorn (also known as Rauthorn) is a mountain in the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking Simplon in the canton of Valais. The mountain lies between the upper Nanztal and the Val Divedro.

Böshorn on the right hand side of the flag

References

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  1. ^ Swisstopo maps
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