Chastelhorn | |
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The Chastelhorn (background) from Lago di Lucendro | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,973 m (9,754 ft) |
Prominence | 246 m (807 ft) |
Parent peak | Pizzo Centrale |
Coordinates | 46°35′42″N 8°35′52.8″E / 46.59500°N 8.598000°E / 46.59500; 8.598000 |
Geography | |
ChastelhornLocation in Switzerland | |
Location | Uri, Switzerland |
Parent range | Lepontine 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
- Swisstopo maps
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