Einshorn
| Einshorn | |
|---|---|
Pizzo Tambo | |
| Isolation | 4.03 km (2.50 mi)  |
| Coordinates | 46°30′58″N 9°13′49.1″E / 46.51611°N 9.230306°E |
| Geography | |
  Einshorn Location in Switzerland | |
| Location | Graubünden, Switzerland |
| Parent range | Lepontine Alps |
The Einshorn is a
The peak can be seen from the Swiss
Before the construction of the tunnel, both passes from Splügen, the Splügen Pass and the San Bernardino Pass passing under Einshorn were similarly important but nowadays only one of them, San Bernardino, is open during winter. In ancient times, Splügen Pass was the more important connection. Thanks to its lack of importance it is now a quiet pass where essential portions of the historical roads and paths have survived allowing a good historical review for hikers on Via Spluga.[2]
Parallel to the Splügen Pass route and directly under Einshorn lies Val Curciusa, a very remote valley compared to most alpine valleys as there is no road into it and besides some huts for grazing animals no traces from this highly industrialized and densely populated country.
The peak can be reached from the south on a Swiss grade T5, which demands experience in mountain hiking.[3]
References
- ^ Swisstopo maps
- ^ Hiking Switzerland Graubünden Via Spluga Archived 2011-07-06 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ (in English) Hiking in Switzerland, degree of difficulty Archived 2011-05-15 at the Wayback Machine
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