Stoss Pass
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| Stoss Pass | |
|---|---|
 Stoss Pass | |
| Elevation | 942 m (3,091 ft) |
| Location |
 Switzerland |
| Range | Alps |
| Coordinates | 47°21′39″N 9°29′42″E / 47.36083°N 9.49500°ECoordinates: 47°21′39″N 9°29′42″E / 47.36083°N 9.49500°E |
Stoss Pass (el. 942 m.) is a mountain pass between the cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden and Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland.
History
On June 17, 1405 during the Appenzell Wars, there was a battle on the pass between 400 soldiers from Appenzell and 1200 Habsburg and abbatial soldiers. The Appenzellers were victorious and thereby won their independence from the Abbey of St. Gall. There is a monument on the site.
See also
- List of highest paved roads in Europe
- List of mountain passes
References
- This article incorporates information from the German Wikipedia.
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