Mürtschenstock

For other uses of Fulen, see Fulen (disambiguation). For other uses of Ruchen, see Ruchen (disambiguation). For other uses of Stock, see Stock (disambiguation).
Mürtschenstock

The Mürtschenstock seen from the Pfannenstiel (west side), from left (north) to right (south) the peaks Stock, Fulen, and Ruchen (highest)
Highest point
Peak Ruchen
Elevation 2,441 m (8,009 ft)
Prominence 601 m (1,972 ft) [1]
Coordinates 47°4′10.4″N 9°8′41.3″E / 47.069556°N 9.144806°E / 47.069556; 9.144806Coordinates: 47°4′10.4″N 9°8′41.3″E / 47.069556°N 9.144806°E / 47.069556; 9.144806
Geography
Mürtschenstock

Location in Switzerland

Location Glarus
Country Switzerland
Parent range Glarus Alps
Topo map Swiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo

The Mürtschenstock is a mountain massif of the Glarus Alps, overlooking the Walensee in the canton of Glarus. It is composed of several summits, of which the highest (named Ruchen) has an elevation of 2,441 metres above sea level. The two other main summits are the Stock (2,390 m) and the Fulen (2,410 m) .

View of the Mürtschenstock from across the Walensee (north side)

References

  1. ↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Mürtschenfurggel (1,840 m).


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