Hangfirn

Hangfirn is a glacier in , and has an elevation of 2,649 metres. Hangfirn is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Bristen and Bristensee.

Peak
Photo: Planomenos, CC BY-SA 3.0 de.
The is a mountain in the , overlooking the valley of the and located to the south of Amsteg in the , Switzerland.

is a in the , . It is located below the mountain and above the village of Bristen. There is a lodge for tourists and campers located directly opposite the lake.

Peak
is a mountain of the , located on the border between the cantons of and Graubünden. At 3,096 metres above sea level, it is the highest mountain of the Glarus Alps lying west of the .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Intschi and Amsteg.

Hamlet
Photo: Waldteufel78, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a hamlet.

Village
Photo: Kecko, CC BY 2.0.
is a village.

Village
Photo: Kabelleger, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a village and municipality in the canton of in .

Hangfirn

Latitude
46.73685° or 46° 44′ 13″ north
Longitude
8.68591° or 8° 41′ 9″ east
Elevation
2,649 metres (8,691 feet)
Open location code
8FRCPMPP+P9
Open­Street­Map ID
way 389278683
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­glacier
Geo­Names ID
11397781
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