Wildspitz

Rossberg

The west side
Highest point
Peak Wildspitz
Elevation 1,580 m (5,180 ft)
Prominence 780 m (2,560 ft)[1]
Isolation 7.3 km (4.5 mi)[2]
Listing Canton high point
Coordinates 47°5′3.1″N 8°34′39.9″E / 47.084194°N 8.577750°E / 47.084194; 8.577750Coordinates: 47°5′3.1″N 8°34′39.9″E / 47.084194°N 8.577750°E / 47.084194; 8.577750
Geography
Rossberg
Location in Switzerland
Location Zug/Schwyz
Country Switzerland
Parent range Schwyzer Alps
Topo map Swiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo

The Wildspitz is the highest summit of the Rossberg, a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Zug and Schwyz. Reaching a height of 1,580 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit in the canton of Zug.

The Wildspitz is surrounded by three lakes: Lake Zug, Lake Lauerz and Lake Ägeri.

References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located north of Sattel at 800 metres.
  2. Retrieved from Google Earth. The nearest point of higher elevation is east of the Rigi.
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