The Hockenhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. Its summit is 3,293 metres high and lies between the upper Kandertal and the Lötschental. On its southern (Valais) side lies a glacier named Milibachgletscher.
The summit of the Hockenhorn is accessible by a trail starting at the Lötschen Pass. The southern side of the mountain is part of a ski area. The closest locality is Lauchernalp above Kippel.
There's a demading hiking trail (T3) leading to the summit.
The nearest mountain hut is Berggasthaus Heimritz located 1 929m/6 329ft NNW of the summit.
By elevation Hockenhorn is
# 13 out of 279 in Verwaltungskreis Frutigen-Niedersimmental # 78 out of 1615 in Bern # 20 out of 126 in Westlich Raron
By prominence Hockenhorn is
# 16 out of 279 in Verwaltungskreis Frutigen-Niedersimmental # 55 out of 1615 in Bern # 82 out of 1787 in Valais/Wallis # 5 out of 126 in Westlich Raron # 40 out of 1128 in the Bernese Alps
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