Griessfirn
Griessfirn is a glacier in Glarus Süd, Glarus and has an elevation of 2,693 metres. Griessfirn is situated near the locality Tierfehd.Places of Interest
Highlights include Selbsanft and Bifertenstock.
Bifertenstock
Peak
The Bifertenstock, or Romansh: Piz Durschin)… Bifertenstock is situated 3 km southwest of Griessfirn.
Limmernsee
Reservoir
Limmernsee is a reservoir in the Canton of Glarus… Limmernsee is situated 2½ km northeast of Griessfirn.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Schlans and Breil/Brigels.
Schlans
Village
Schlans is a former municipality in the district of Surselva in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. Schlans is situated 8 km south of Griessfirn.
Breil/Brigels
Village
Breil/Brigels is a municipality in the Surselva Region in the Swiss canton of the Grisons. Breil/Brigels is situated 9 km southeast of Griessfirn.
Trun
Village
Trun is a municipality in the Surselva Region in the canton of the Grisons in Switzerland. Trun is situated 9 km south of Griessfirn.
Griessfirn
- Glacier with an elevation of 2,693 metres (8,835 feet)
- Category: landform
- Location
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Latitude
46.82296° or 46° 49′ 23″ north
Longitude
8.9825° or 8° 58′ 57″ east
Open location code
8FRCRXFJ+5X
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Griessloch and Vorder Schiben.
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