Flachensteinfirn

Flachensteinfirn is a glacier in Göschenen, Uri and has an elevation of 2,761 metres. Flachensteinfirn is situated nearby to the locality Göscheneralp, as well as near the hamlet Färnigen.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Sustenhorn and Fleckistock.

Sustenhorn

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The Sustenhorn is a 3,502-metre-high mountain in the Uri Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Bern and Uri. It overlooks Susten Pass from the south.

The Fleckistock is a 3,417 metres high mountain in the Urner Alps, overlooking Wassen in the canton of Uri. It is the highest summit of the group lying east of the pass of Sustenjoch. Fleckistock is situated 3½ km northeast of Flachensteinfirn.

Stucklistock

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Photo: Stan45, Public domain.

The Stucklistock is a mountain in the Urner Alps, overlooking the valley of Meiental in the canton of Uri. It lies only a few kilometres south-east of Susten Pass. Stucklistock is situated 4 km northeast of Flachensteinfirn.

Flachensteinfirn

Type: Glacier with an elevation of 2,761 metres
Category: landform
Location: Göschenen, Uri, Canton of Uri, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude

46.68588° or 46° 41′ 9″ north

Longitude

8.46607° or 8° 27′ 58″ east

Elevation

2,761 metres (9,058 feet)

Open location code

8FRCMFP8+9C

GeoNames ID

11397432

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