Bös Fulen

This article is about mountain Bös Fulen of the Schwyz Alps. For other uses, see Fulen.
Bös Fulen
Highest point
Elevation 2,802 m (9,193 ft)
Prominence 368 m (1,207 ft)[1]
Isolation 4.3 km (2.7 mi)[2]
Parent peak Glärnisch
Listing Canton high point
Coordinates 46°58′2″N 8°56′45″E / 46.96722°N 8.94583°E / 46.96722; 8.94583Coordinates: 46°58′2″N 8°56′45″E / 46.96722°N 8.94583°E / 46.96722; 8.94583
Naming
Translation Bad Fulen (German)
Geography
Bös Fulen

Location in Switzerland

Location Glarus/Schwyz
Country Switzerland
Parent range Schwyz Alps
Topo map Swiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
Geology
Mountain type Limestone

The Bös Fulen is a mountain in the Schwyz Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Schwyz and Glarus. It overlooks the valleys of Muotathal (Schwyz) and Linthal. It is the highest summit of the canton of Schwyz. Politically, it is split between the municipalities of Muotathal (Schwyz) and Glarus. Braunwald is the nearest locality.

See also

References

  1. Swisstopo maps
  2. Retrieved from Google Earth. The nearest point of higher elevation is southwest of the Bächistock.

External links


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