Vorder Glärnisch

Vorder Glärnisch

The Vorder Glärnisch with the Glärnisch (background right) from Glarus
Highest point
Elevation 2,327 m (7,635 ft)
Prominence 267 m (876 ft)[1]
Parent peak Glärnisch
Coordinates 47°01′19″N 9°02′28″E / 47.02194°N 9.04111°E / 47.02194; 9.04111Coordinates: 47°01′19″N 9°02′28″E / 47.02194°N 9.04111°E / 47.02194; 9.04111
Geography
Vorder Glärnisch

Location in Switzerland

Location Glarus, Switzerland
Parent range Schwyzer Alps

The Vorder Glärnisch (2,327 m) is a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, overlooking the valley of the Linth in the canton of Glarus. It lies north-east of the higher Glärnisch (2,914 m).

Unlike its higher neighbour, the Vorder Glärnisch can be ascended via a trail on its north-west side.

References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps and Google Earth. The key col is the Furggle (2,060 m).


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