Hohgrat

Hohgrat

On the summit
Elevation 996 m (3,268 ft)
Prominence 106 m (348 ft)[1]
Parent peak Hörnli
Listing Canton high point
Location
Hohgrat

Location in Switzerland

Location Thurgau/St. Gallen, Switzerland
Range Appenzell Alps
Coordinates 47°23′07.5″N 08°57′58″E / 47.385417°N 8.96611°ECoordinates: 47°23′07.5″N 08°57′58″E / 47.385417°N 8.96611°E

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.

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

References

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

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