#1
Highest Mountain in Switzerland
Sorted by Peak Elevation
Value: 4,478 meters
Matterhorn
Mountain in Valais, Switzerland
Matterhorn is a mountain located in Valais, Switzerland. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Peak Elevation, Prominence, and Isolation Distance, to help users compare it with other mountains in Switzerland.
Page overview
- Country
- Switzerland
- State
- Valais
- Category
- nature
- Type
- Mountain
Ranking highlights
See how this mountain performs across different ranking categories in Switzerland.
#1
Most Prominent Mountain in Switzerland
Sorted by Prominence
Value: 1,042 meters
#1
Most Isolated Mountain in Switzerland
Sorted by Isolation Distance
Value: 13.86 km
#1
Deadliest Mountain in Switzerland
Sorted by Death Count
Value: 500
#1
Deadliest Mountain in the World
Sorted by Death Count
Value: 500
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Peak Elevation | 4,478 meters | Height of the mountain summit above sea level. |
| Prominence | 1,042 meters | Vertical rise of the mountain summit compared with the surrounding terrain. |
| Isolation Distance | 13.86 km | Distance from the mountain summit to the nearest higher summit. |
| Death Count | 500 | Total recorded deaths linked to climbing or attempting the mountain. |
| Annual Climber Count | 3,000 | Estimated number of people attempting or climbing the mountain per year. |
| First Ascent Year | 1,865 year | Year when the mountain was first successfully climbed. |
| Climbing Difficulty Index | 82 index | Semi-quantitative score based on technical difficulty, altitude, terrain, weather exposure, and route risk. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
Matterhorn is located in Valais, Switzerland. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this mountain.
- City
- Not available
- State
- Valais
- Country
- Switzerland
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How this mountain is compared
This mountain is compared with other mountains in Switzerland using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how Matterhorn performs across different comparison categories, such as Peak Elevation, Prominence, and Isolation Distance.
Ranking positions are calculated from structured data instead of being manually assigned. As more verified information is added, corrected, or expanded, the rankings and metric values may be updated over time.
For this page, the comparison focuses on measurable data rather than user reviews or star ratings.
Sources
Matterhorn details on this page are based on verified public sources and structured LocoDeck ranking data.
- Peakbagger.com Mountain Database
- Mountain Safety and Visitation Manual Research
- wikimedia_commons
Frequently asked questions
Where is Matterhorn located?
Matterhorn is located in Valais, Switzerland.
What is Matterhorn known for on LocoDeck?
Matterhorn is listed as a mountain in Switzerland. This page highlights key metrics such as Peak Elevation, Prominence, and Isolation Distance to help compare it with other mountains.
How is Matterhorn compared with other mountains?
Matterhorn is compared using the ranking metrics available for mountains in Switzerland. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.