Güntlenau
Güntlenau is a locality in Glarus, Eastern Switzerland and has an elevation of 856 metres. Güntlenau is situated nearby to the locality Hüttenwinggel, as well as near Näggeler.Places of Interest
Highlights include Klöntalersee and Vorder Glärnisch.
Klöntalersee
Reservoir
Photo: TonnyB, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Klöntalersee is a natural lake in the Klöntal valley in the canton of Glarus, Switzerland. It was formed by a rockslide and has served as a reservoir for hydroelectric power generation since 1908.
Vorder Glärnisch
Peak
Photo: Caumasee, Public domain.
The Vorder Glärnisch is a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, overlooking the valley of the Linth above the town of Glarus in the canton of Glarus, Switzerland. Vorder Glärnisch is situated 3 km east of Güntlenau.
Schijen
Peak
Photo: Caumasee, Public domain.
The Schijen is a mountain in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland, overlooking the two lakes Obersee and Klöntalersee on its northern and southern side, respectively. It lies west of the town of Glarus within the Schwyzer Alps. Schijen is situated 3 km north of Güntlenau.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Glärnisch and Riedern.
Glärnisch
Locality
Photo: TonnyB, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Glärnisch is a mountain massif of the Schwyz Alps, overlooking the valley of the Linth in the canton of Glarus, Switzerland. It consists of several summits, of which the highest, the Bächistock, is 2,915 metres above sea level. Glärnisch is situated 3½ km south of Güntlenau.
Riedern
Village
Photo: DidiWeidmann, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Riedern is a former municipality in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Effective from 1 January 2011, Riedern is part of the municipality of Glarus. Riedern is situated 4 km northeast of Güntlenau.
Glarus
Town
Photo: Ikiwaner, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Glarus is the capital of the canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Since 1 January 2011, the municipality of Glarus incorporates the former municipalities of Ennenda, Netstal and Riedern. Glarus is situated 5 km east of Güntlenau.
Güntlenau
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Guentlenau”
- Location: Glarus, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
47.03144° or 47° 1′ 53″ northLongitude
9.00382° or 9° 0′ 14″ eastElevation
856 metres (2,808 feet)Open location code
8FVF22J3+HGOpenStreetMap ID
node 5547910154OpenStreetMap feature
place=localityGeoNames ID
11579198
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Güntlenau from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
“Güntlenau” goes by many names.
- German: “Güntlenau”
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Güntlenau”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Hüttenwinggel and Näggeler.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include SUP Klöntalersee and Restaurant Rhodannenberg.
Eastern Switzerland: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Saint Gallen, Schaffhausen, Appenzell, and Stein am Rhein.
Curious Places to Discover
Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.