Mount Erzhorn description and photos - Switzerland: Arosa (Topic)

Mount Erzhorn description and photos - Switzerland: Arosa. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The title in English is Erzhorn.

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The 2924-meter-high Erzhorn Mountain is adjacent to the Aroser-Rothorn peak and is considered the second highest in the Plessur Alps in the Swiss canton of Graubunden. At the same time, it is the westernmost and highest peak of the ridge that stretches from north to east and connects the Aroser-Rothorn and Schafrugg mountains. Mount Ertshorn is located on the border of the municipalities of Arosa and Alvanu.

A rocky embankment departs from the summit of Ertshorn towards the southeast, along which you can reach the chalet "Ramoz". The poorly expressed and inaccessible northern peak of Ertshorn drops abruptly downward. It was possible to climb the mountain from the north side only on April 16, 1902. The ascent was made by Lieutenant Erbgraf Waldbott from Bassenheim and Gamsjaer Andreas Rudy.

From the top of Erzhorn, a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains opens, especially towards the Alpliese-Arosenthal valley. The image of Ertskhorn can be seen on the coat of arms of the Arzy municipality. This mountain, unofficially considered a symbol of the famous resort of Arosa, was chosen because of its picturesque forked peak, which can be clearly seen from below, from the hotels of Arosa.

In the Middle Ages, the slopes of Mount Ertshorn, like many neighboring peaks, were dug mines where iron ore and other minerals were mined, which were then processed in the furnaces of Arosa. Currently, the mountain is accessible for climbing, which is used by many lovers of mountaineering and hiking. The easiest way to climb Ertshorn is along the western ridge. A well-marked route starts from the urban area of Inner Arosa. In 3.5 hours tourists climb to the top. Difficulty level - T4. It requires special physical training.

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