The Hohgrat (also known as Groot) is a mountain located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Thurgau and St. Gallen. Reaching a height of 996 metres above sea level, it is the highest point of the canton of Thurgau.

Hohgrat
On the summit
Highest point
Elevation996 m (3,268 ft)
Prominence106 m (348 ft)[1]
Parent peakHörnli
ListingCanton high point
Coordinates47°23′07.5″N 08°57′58″E / 47.385417°N 8.96611°E / 47.385417; 8.96611
Geography
Hohgrat is located in Switzerland
Hohgrat
Hohgrat
Location in Switzerland
LocationThurgau/St. Gallen, Switzerland
Parent rangeAppenzell Alps

The mountain is densely forested, except the eastern (St. Gallen) side, which includes some limestone cliffs.

References edit

  1. ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located near Holestei at 890 metres.

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