- The Matterhorn’s distinctive shape is a result of glacial erosion, which has sculpted its sharp ridges and steep faces over time.
- A section of rope that broke on the first ascent of the Matterhorn is displayed in the Zermatt museum. The full rope was supposed to be used only as a spare.
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- As the most recognized mountain on the European continent, the roughly chiseled rock pyramid of the Matterhorn serves as a defining geographical landmark.
- The Klein-Matterhorn ("Little Matterhorn"), which can be reached via a funicular, lies adjacent to the Matterhorn.
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- 1 Zermatt: Alpine Resort at the foot of Matterhorn
- 3 Why Is the Matterhorn So Famous?
- The Matterhorn is considered one of the highest mountains in Switzerland with an average height of over 4,000 meters.
- Three of Matterhorn’s faces (north, east, and west) lay on the Swiss side and one (south) on the Italian side. About 3,000 people climb the Matterhorn every year.
- It stands 14,692 feet (4,478 meters). The name Matterhorn means roughly ‘the peak in the meadows.’