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).

Vorder Glärnisch
The Vorder Glärnisch with the Glärnisch (background right) from Glarus
Highest point
Elevation2,327 m (7,635 ft)
Prominence267 m (876 ft)[1]
Parent peakGlärnisch
Coordinates47°01′19″N 9°02′28″E / 47.02194°N 9.04111°E / 47.02194; 9.04111
Geography
Vorder Glärnisch is located in Switzerland
Vorder Glärnisch
Vorder Glärnisch
Location in Switzerland
LocationGlarus, Switzerland
Parent rangeSchwyzer Alps

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

References edit

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

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