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Glärnischfurkeli

Glärnischfurkeli is a pass in , and has an elevation of 2,543 metres. Glärnischfurkeli is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the hamlet .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Glarnisch Glacier and Klöntalersee.

Glacier
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Reservoir
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is a natural lake in the Klöntal valley in the , Switzerland. It was formed by a rockslide and has served as a for hydroelectric power generation since 1908. is situated 2½ km north of Glärnischfurkeli.

Peak
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is a peak.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Glärnisch and Leuggelbach.

Locality
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The is a mountain massif of the Schwyz Alps, overlooking the valley of the in the Swiss . It consists of several summits, of which the highest, Bächistock, is 2,915 metres above sea level.

Village
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is a village, and former municipality, in the and in . is situated 6 km southeast of Glärnischfurkeli.

Village
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is a village, and former municipality, in the and in . is situated 6 km southeast of Glärnischfurkeli.

Glärnischfurkeli

Latitude
47.00615° or 47° 0′ 22″ north
Longitude
8.98446° or 8° 59′ 4″ east
Elevation
2,543 metres (8,343 feet)
Open location code
8FVC2X4M+FQ
Geo­Names ID
11074937
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In Other Languages

“Glärnischfurkeli” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Güntlenau and Käsern.

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Highlights include Gross Fürberg and Sunnegg.

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