Chnoren
Chnoren is a peak in Glarus, Eastern Switzerland and has an elevation of 2,210 metres. Chnoren is situated nearby to the locality Glärnisch, as well as near Hintersackberg.Places of Interest
Highlights include Nidfurner Turm and Klöntalersee.
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. Klöntalersee is situated 3½ km northwest of Chnoren.
Vorder Glärnisch
Peak
Photo: Caumasee, Public domain.
The Vorder Glärnisch is a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, overlooking the valley of the Linth above the town of Glarus in the canton of Glarus, Switzerland.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Glärnisch and Schwändi.
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.
Schwändi
Village
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Schwändi is a village, and former municipality, in the municipality of Glarus Süd and canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Schwändi is situated 4 km east of Chnoren.
Nidfurn
Village
Photo: DidiWeidmann, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Nidfurn is a village, and former municipality, in the municipality of Glarus Süd and canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Nidfurn is situated 4½ km southeast of Chnoren.
Chnoren
- Type: Peak with an elevation of 2,210 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Glarus, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
47.01301° or 47° 0′ 47″ northLongitude
9.01356° or 9° 0′ 49″ eastElevation
2,210 metres (7,251 feet)Open location code
8FVF2277+6CGeoNames ID
6938466
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