Silberhorn (New Zealand) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Silberhorn |
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Silberhorn (left) with the Hochstetter Glacier in the foreground
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,300 m (10,800 ft) |
| Prominence | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Naming | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | South Island, New Zealand |
| Parent range | Southern Alps |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1895 |
| Easiest route | glacier/snow/ice climb |
Silberhorn (Māori: Rangirua) is a tall mountain in New Zealand. It is the fifth highest peak in the country. Silberhorn stands at about 3,300 meters (10,827 feet) high.
This mountain is part of the Southern Alps. It is located on the south ridge of Mount Tasman. Mount Tasman is even taller, at 3,497 meters.
What's in a Name?
The name "Silberhorn" comes from German. It means "silver horn." It was likely named by William Spotswood Green in 1882. He probably thought it looked like the Silberhorn mountain in the Swiss Alps.
The Māori name for the mountain is Rangirua. This name has a special meaning. "Rangi" means sky, and "rua" means two. So, Rangirua literally translates to 'second sky'.
First Climbers
The first time someone successfully climbed Silberhorn was in 1895. The climbers were Edward FitzGerald and his guide, Matthias Zurbriggen. They were the first to reach the top of this impressive peak.
