Bürglen (Albis)

Bürglen
Bürglen

Location in Switzerland

Highest point
Elevation 915 m (3,002 ft)
Prominence 375 m (1,230 ft) [1]
Isolation 11.0 km (6.8 mi) [2]
Parent peak Wildspitz
Coordinates 47°15′28″N 8°32′14″E / 47.25778°N 8.53722°E / 47.25778; 8.53722Coordinates: 47°15′28″N 8°32′14″E / 47.25778°N 8.53722°E / 47.25778; 8.53722
Geography
Location Zurich, Switzerland
Parent range Albis
Climbing
Easiest route Trail

The Bürglen (915 m) is the highest mountain of the Albis, a wooded range stretching west of Lake Zurich in the Swiss canton of Zurich. It is located between Hausen am Albis and the valley of the Sihl.

The mountain is entirely traversed by a trail running along the crest. South of the Bürglen is the slightly lower summit of the Albishorn (909 m), where there is a panoramic restaurant.

References

  1. ↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located near Sihlbrugg at 540 metres.
  2. ↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The nearest point of higher elevation is south of Menzingen.

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