Schärhorn

For other uses, see Scharhorn (disambiguation).
Schärhorn

The Schärhorn from the Maderanertal
Highest point
Elevation 3,295 m (10,810 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

Location Uri, Switzerland
Parent range Glarus Alps

The Schärhorn is a mountain in the Glarus Alps near Klausen Pass. The highest summit is named Gross Schärhorn (3,295 m) while a second summit is named Chli Schärhorn (3,234 m). The mountain overlooks the valley of Schächental on the north side and the Hüfi Glacier in the Maderanertal on the south side. 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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