Galenstock

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Galenstock

The Galenstock from the south-east
Elevation 3,586 metres (11,765 ft)
Location Uri/Valais,Flag of Switzerland Switzerland
Range Urner Alps
Coordinates 46°36′43″N 8°25′1″E / 46.61194, 8.41694Coordinates: 46°36′43″N 8°25′1″E / 46.61194, 8.41694
First ascent 18 August 1845 by Eduard Desor Sr, Eduard Desor Jr and Daniel Dollfuss, with guides H. Währen, M. Bannholzer, P. Brigger and H. Jaun
Easiest route From Hotel Belvédère over the Rhone Glacier

The Galenstock (3,586 m) is the fourth highest mountain in the Urner Alps in Switzerland. Its summit ridge lies on the border between the cantons of Uri and the Valais.

It was first climbed by Eduard Desor Sr, Eduard Desor Jr and Daniel Dollfuss, with guides H. Währen, M. Bannholzer, P. Brigger and H. Jaun on 18 August 1845.

[edit] Huts

  • Hotel Tiefenbach (2,109 m)
  • Albert Heim hut (2,542 m)

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