Gemsfairenjoch
Gemsfairenjoch is a pass in Spiringen, Uri and has an elevation of 2,846 metres. Gemsfairenjoch is situated nearby to the locality Hergersboden, as well as near the village Urnerboden.Places of Interest
Highlights include Gemsfairenstock and Bocktschingel.
Gemsfairenstock
Peak
The Gemsfairenstock is a mountain of the Glarus Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Uri and Glarus. It lies east of the Klausen Pass, on the range east of the Clariden. A trail leads to its summit via the western ridge.
Bocktschingel
Peak
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The Bocktschingel is a mountain of the Glarus Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Uri and Glarus. It lies south-east of the Klausen Pass, on the range east of the Clariden.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Urnerboden and Linthal.
Urnerboden
Village
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The Urnerboden is a village in the high valley of Urner Boden, and also an alp and a small high Alpine permanent settlement in the Swiss canton of Uri. Urnerboden is situated 3 km north of Gemsfairenjoch.
Linthal
Village
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Linthal is a village and former municipality in the municipality of Glarus Süd and canton of Glarus in Switzerland. The village lies near the head of the valley of the Linth river, and at the foot of the Klausen Pass into the canton of Uri. Linthal is situated 9 km northeast of Gemsfairenjoch.
Gemsfairenjoch
- Type: Pass with an elevation of 2,846 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Spiringen, Uri, Canton of Uri, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
46.86084° or 46° 51′ 39″ northLongitude
8.90992° or 8° 54′ 36″ eastElevation
2,846 metres (9,337 feet)Open location code
8FRCVW65+8XGeoNames ID
11074925
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“Gemsfairenjoch” goes by many names.
- German: “Gemsfairenjoch”
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