Vorchöpf
Vorchöpf is a peak in Glarus Nord, Glarus and has an elevation of 2,207 metres. Vorchöpf is situated nearby to the locality Alpegligen, as well as near Eggen.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Spaneggsee and Fronalpstock.
Spaneggsee
Lake
Photo: MRB, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Spaneggsee is a lake in Filzbach, Glarus, Switzerland. Its surface area is 4.7 ha.
Fronalpstock
Peak
The Fronalpstock is a mountain of the Glarus Alps, located east of the town of Glarus in the canton of Glarus. Fronalpstock is situated 2½ km west of Vorchöpf.
Hochmättli
Peak
Photo: Tobler123, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Hochmättli is a mountain of the Glarus Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Glarus and St. Gallen. It lies in the Murgtal, near the Murgsee, south of the Walensee. Hochmättli is situated 2½ km southeast of Vorchöpf.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Obstalden and Kerenzerberg Pass.
Obstalden
Village
Photo: Roland Zumbuehl, CC BY 3.0.
Obstalden is a former municipality in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Effective from 1 January 2011, Obstalden is part of the municipality of Glarus Nord. Obstalden is situated 6 km north of Vorchöpf.
Kerenzerberg Pass
Locality
Photo: Caumasee, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Kerenzerberg Pass is a mountain pass in the Alps in the canton of Glarus, Switzerland. It connects Mollis and Mühlehorn above Lake Walen. The pass road was built in 1848 and has a maximum grade of 10 percent. Kerenzerberg Pass is situated 6 km north of Vorchöpf.
Mollis
Village
Photo: DidiWeidmann, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Mollis is a former municipality in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Effective from 1 January 2011, Mollis is part of the municipality of Glarus Nord. Mollis is situated 6 km northwest of Vorchöpf.
Vorchöpf
- Type: Peak with an elevation of 2,207 metres
- Also known as: “Vorchoepf”
- Category: landform
- Location: Glarus Nord, Glarus, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
47.06576° or 47° 3′ 57″ northLongitude
9.14281° or 9° 8′ 34″ eastElevation
2,207 metres (7,241 feet)Open location code
8FVF348V+84GeoNames ID
6938749
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Alpegligen and Eggen.
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