Schwanten

Schwanten is a locality in Vorderthal, March District, Canton of Schwyz and has an elevation of 1,188 metres. Schwanten is situated nearby to the locality Steinwändli, as well as near Hirzen.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Sattelegg Pass and Chli Aubrig.

Sattelegg Pass

Mountain saddle

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Sattelegg Pass is a high mountain pass in the Alps in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland, connecting Siebnen and Willerzell. The road has a maximum grade of 14 percent. On the Sattelegg is a restaurant, a small chapel, and a ski elevator.

Chli Aubrig

Peak

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The Chli Aubrig is a mountain of the Swiss Prealps, located between Euthal and Vorderthal in the canton of Schwyz. It lies west of the higher Gross Aubrig.

Gross Aubrig

Peak

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The Gross Aubrig is a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, overlooking the lake of Wägital in the canton of Schwyz, Switzerland. Its summit lies at 1,695 m above sea level. Gross Aubrig is situated 2½ km southeast of Schwanten.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Vorderthal and Euthal.

Vorderthal

Village

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Vorderthal is a municipality in March District in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. Vorderthal is situated 3½ km east of Schwanten.

Euthal

Village

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The village Euthal is a borough in the district of Einsiedeln in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland It is located at an altitude of 895 meters above sea level in the valley of the Sihlsee. Euthal is situated 4 km southwest of Schwanten.