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Mountain in Switzerland
Chastelhorn
The Chastelhorn (background) from Lago di Lucendro
Highest point
Elevation2,973 m (9,754 ft)
Prominence246 m (807 ft)
Parent peakPizzo Centrale
Coordinates46°35′42″N 8°35′52.8″E / 46.59500°N 8.598000°E / 46.59500; 8.598000
Geography
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LocationUri, Switzerland
Parent rangeLepontine Alps

The Chastelhorn is a 2,973 metres high mountain in the Lepontine Alps, overlooking Hospental in the canton of Uri. The northern flanks are covered by a glacier named St. Annafirn and a small lake (2,624 metres) lies south of the summit.

The massif of the Chastelhorn consists of several summits including the Gemsstock (2,961 metres) which is connected to Andermatt by a cable car.

References

  1. Swisstopo maps


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