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Weisshorn

American  
[vahys-hawrn] / ˈvaɪsˌhɔrn /

noun

  1. a mountain in S Switzerland, in the Alps. 14,804 feet (4,512 meters).


Weisshorn British  
/ ˈvaɪsˌhɔːn /

noun

  1. a mountain in S Switzerland, in the Pennine Alps. Height: 4505 m (14 781 ft)

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Recommended route Balcony trail Facebook Twitter Pinterest Click to see a larger version of the map From the top of the funicular follow the signs to the Hôtel Weisshorn.

From The Guardian Jun. 18, 2015

It’s not a particularly exciting climb up the firetrack, but the views up towards the Weisshorn and Bishorn are staggering.

From The Guardian Jun. 18, 2015

This year I have seen the Weisshorn thus dissolved in opalescent air.

From Fragments of science, V. 1-2 by Tyndall, John

In this it gives an impression like that of the Weisshorn seen from Randa, but gains by its isolation.

From The Reminiscences of an Astronomer by Newcomb, Simon

Challoner brought down his two, and the whole party, under the guide-chief, moved up to the Weisshorn hut.

From The Four Corners of the World by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)

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