What do the colors on the contour map of Matterhorn (4478m) mean?

The contour map uses a hypsometric color scale where green represents lower elevations, yellow and orange indicate mid-range altitudes, and white marks the highest zones near the summit. Thicker contour lines (index contours) are drawn at wider intervals to help you quickly estimate elevation.

What is the contour interval for Matterhorn (4478m)?

The contour map of Matterhorn (4478m) uses a 100m contour interval. This means each line represents a 100m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.

What does the elevation profile of Matterhorn (4478m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Matterhorn (4478m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 4,478m. It reveals the mountain's shape, steepness, and relative height compared to the surrounding terrain. The horizontal axis shows distance in kilometers from the peak.

What is the snow line on Matterhorn (4478m)?

At Matterhorn (4478m)'s latitude (46°), the estimated permanent snow line is approximately 3,200m. Since Matterhorn (4478m) reaches 4,478m, about 1,278m of the mountain extends above the snow line. This is shown as a dashed blue line on the elevation profile.

Why does Matterhorn (4478m) have a sharp peak?

Matterhorn (4478m) is a glacial horn, carved into its pyramidal shape by cirque glaciers eroding three or more sides. The angular, converging contours on the map reflect these steep, frost-shattered arêtes.

Matterhorn (4478m)

Matterhorn位于Switzerland，海拔4478米, 属于Alps, Europe. 该山峰被归类为Glacial Horn。

海拔

4478 m

相对高度

— m

坐标

45.976389, 7.658611

类型

horn

海拔对比

关于这座山

Matterhorn (4478m) is a peak in the Alps, Switzerland. Grade 4/5: technical ascent requiring mountaineering skills and equipment. A prominent summit offering extensive views across its surrounding mountain landscape. Climbers require glacier travel and fixed-rope technique for a safe ascent.

路线

Hornli Ridge (Matterhorn) 4

8.00 km · 16.0h

Lion Ridge (Italian Route) (Matterhorn) 5

8.50 km · 18.0h

季节山况

地形分析

等高线地图

The topographic contour map of Matterhorn (4478m) in the Alps shows sharply angular contours converging to a pyramidal peak. Contour lines are drawn at 100m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 500m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 4,478m summit). Above 3,200m, the estimated snow line at this latitude, contours transition to cooler tones indicating permanent snow and ice.

海拔剖面

The east–west elevation profile of Matterhorn (4478m) in the Alps shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 4,478m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak. The dashed blue snow line at 3,200m marks the approximate elevation above which permanent snow persists year-round.