Schärhorn

Schärhorn

The Gross Schärhorn (white peak) and the Bocktschingelgrat to its right from the start of the Maderanertal
Highest point
Peak Gross Schärhorn
Elevation 3,297 m (10,817 ft)
Prominence 514 m (1,686 ft) [1]
Parent peak Tödi
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 
Geography
Schärhorn
Location in Switzerland
Country Switzerland
Canton Uri
Parent range Glarus Alps
Topo map Swiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo

The Schärhorn is a mountain in the Glarus Alps near Klausen Pass. The highest summit is named Gross Schärhorn (3,297 m) while a second summit is named Chli Schärhorn (3,232 m). The mountain overlooks the valley of Schächental to the north side, and the Hüfifirn to the southeast, which finally leads to the Maderanertal to the southwest. 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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