... Spectacular mountain view... Switzerland’s most famous landmark... and one of the world’s most iconic mountains... located above the gorgeous village Zermatt... 4478 meters high and with its characteristic pyramid-shaped silhouette, this is probably the most photographed mountain... a top travel destination because of its beauty and natural surroundings... some come to admire its beauty and some intend to climb to the top... the Matterhorn is also considered to be one of the world’s most dangerous mountains... since the first ascent, it’s estimated that over 500 people have died while climbing or descending the mountain... these days, the danger especially comes from its popularity as overeager tourists without experience often try to climb it without a local guide... Thanks a lot Andrene!(✿ ♥‿♥) Must have been a truly amazing sight!!!đ️đ
The Matterhorn is believed to be 50-60 million years old and is one of the 48 Swiss peaks above 4000m.
The Matterhorn isn’t the highest mountain in Switzerland, it’s only the 10th highest within the Swiss Alps and the 12th highest peak in Western Europe.
The first ascent of the Matterhorn took place in July 1865. A group of seven people, led by Brit Edward Whymper, started the tour in Zermatt and successfully climbed to the top. Very unfortunately, four of them tragically died on the descent. It remains a mystery what exactly happened.
Zermatt is a beautiful village and sits high up in the mountains, at the end of the Matter Valley. It is surrounded by some of Switzerland's tallest peaks. It is located in the Valais region, where people speak German.
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