Schärhorn

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Schärhorn

The Schärhorn from the Maderanertal
Elevation 3,295 m (10,810 ft)
Prominence 514 m (1,686 ft)[1]
Parent peak Tödi
Location
Schärhorn
Location in Switzerland
Location Uri, Switzerland
Range Glarus Alps
Coordinates 46°49′37″N 8°49′45″E / 46.82694°N 8.82917°E / 46.82694; 8.82917Coordinates: 46°49′37″N 8°49′45″E / 46.82694°N 8.82917°E / 46.82694; 8.82917

The Schärhorn is a mountain in the Glarus Alps near Klausen Pass. The highest summit is named Gross Schärhorn (3,295 m) while a second summit is named Chli Schärhorn (3,234 m). The mountain overlooks the valley of Schächental on the north side and the Hüfi Glacier in the Maderanertal on the south side. Both valleys are located in the canton of Uri.

References

  1. ↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Sandpass (2,781 m).

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