Vorder Glärnisch

The Vorder Glärnisch (2,327 m) is a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, overlooking the valley of the Linth in the canton of Glarus. It lies north-east of the higher Glärnisch (2,914 m).

Vorder Glärnisch
The Vorder Glärnisch with the Glärnisch (background right) from Glarus
Highest point
Elevation2,327 m (7,635 ft)
Prominence267 m (876 ft)[1]
Parent peakGlärnisch
Listing
Coordinates47°01′19″N 9°02′28″E
Geography
Vorder Glärnisch
Location in Switzerland
LocationGlarus, Switzerland
Parent rangeSchwyzer Alps

Unlike its higher neighbour, the Vorder Glärnisch can be ascended via a trail on its north-west side.

References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps and Google Earth. The key col is the Furggle (2,060 m).


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