Risegg
Risegg is a peak in Pfäfers, Sarganserland, Canton of St. Gallen and has an elevation of 2,239 metres. Risegg is situated nearby to the locality Sankt Martin, as well as near Auf der Hohe.Places of Interest
Highlights include Ringelspitz and Gigerwaldsee.
Ringelspitz
Peak
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The Ringelspitz, also known as Piz Barghis, is a mountain of the Glarus Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of St. Gallen and the Grisons.
Gigerwaldsee
Reservoir
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Gigerwaldsee is a reservoir in the Calfeisental valley, located in the municipality of Pfäfers, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. The reservoir has a volume of 35.6 million m³ and covers a surface area of 71 ha. Gigerwaldsee is situated 2½ km east of Risegg.
Crap Mats
Peak
Photo: Sputniktilt, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Crap Mats is a mountain of the Glarus Alps, overlooking the Rhine valley near Bonaduz in the canton of Graubünden. It lies just south of the Ringelspitz. Crap Mats is situated 4 km south of Risegg.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Vättis and Kunkels Pass.
Vättis
Village
Photo: Roland Zumbuehl, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Vättis is a village, which is situated 8 km east of Risegg.
Kunkels Pass
Locality
Photo: Caumasee, Public domain.
The Kunkels Pass is a mountain pass in Eastern Switzerland across the Glarus Alps. It connects Vättis in the canton of St. Gallen to Tamins in the canton of Graubünden. Kunkels Pass is situated 8 km southeast of Risegg.
Weisstannen
Village
Weisstannen is a village located in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. It lies in the municipality of Mels, south-west of Sargans. Weisstannen is located at 1,004 metres above sea level on the Seez river in the Weisstannen valley. Weisstannen is situated 9 km north of Risegg.
Risegg
- Type: Peak with an elevation of 2,239 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Pfäfers, Sarganserland, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
46.91133° or 46° 54′ 41″ northLongitude
9.34104° or 9° 20′ 28″ eastElevation
2,239 metres (7,346 feet)Open location code
8FRFW86R+GCGeoNames ID
6937850
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