Klöntal
Klöntal is a valley in Glarus, Eastern Switzerland and has an elevation of 1,062 metres. Klöntal is situated nearby to the locality Güntlenau, as well as near Raatlis.Places of Interest
Highlights include Klöntalersee and Mutteristock.
Klöntalersee
Reservoir
Photo: TonnyB, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Klöntalersee is a natural lake in the Klöntal valley in the canton of Glarus, Switzerland. It was formed by a rockslide and has served as a reservoir for hydroelectric power generation since 1908.
Mutteristock
Peak
Photo: Waldteufel78, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Mutteristock is a mountain in the Schwyzer Alps, which rises 2,294 metres above sea level. It is located between the cantons of Glarus and Schwyz, Switzerland, overlooking the Wägitalersee and the Klöntalersee on its northern and southern side respectively. Mutteristock is situated 3 km northwest of Klöntal.
Schijen
Peak
Photo: Caumasee, Public domain.
The Schijen is a mountain in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland, overlooking the two lakes Obersee and Klöntalersee on its northern and southern side, respectively. It lies west of the town of Glarus within the Schwyzer Alps. Schijen is situated 4 km northeast of Klöntal.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Glärnisch and Riedern.
Glärnisch
Locality
Photo: TonnyB, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Glärnisch is a mountain massif of the Schwyz Alps, overlooking the valley of the Linth in the canton of Glarus, Switzerland. It consists of several summits, of which the highest, the Bächistock, is 2,915 metres above sea level. Glärnisch is situated 4 km southeast of Klöntal.
Riedern
Village
Photo: DidiWeidmann, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Riedern is a former municipality in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Effective from 1 January 2011, Riedern is part of the municipality of Glarus. Riedern is situated 7 km east of Klöntal.
Netstal
Village
Photo: DidiWeidmann, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Netstal is a former municipality in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Effective from 1 January 2011, Netstal is part of the municipality of Glarus. Netstal is situated 7 km northeast of Klöntal.
Klöntal
- Type: Valley with an elevation of 1,062 metres
- Also known as: “Klontal” and “Klönthal”
- Category: landform
- Location: Glarus, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
47.02843° or 47° 1′ 42″ northLongitude
8.96883° or 8° 58′ 8″ eastElevation
1,062 metres (3,484 feet)Open location code
8FVC2XH9+9GGeoNames ID
2660134
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