Saasegge
Saasegge is a ridge in Valais, Switzerland and has an elevation of 2,017 metres. Saasegge is situated nearby to the locality Loch, as well as near the village Obergesteln.Places of Interest
Highlights include Nufenen Pass and Pizzo Gallina.
Nufenen Pass
Mountain saddle
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Nufenen Pass is the second highest mountain pass, after Umbrail Pass, with a paved road in Switzerland, at an elevation of 2,478 metres. It lies between the summits of Pizzo Gallina and the Nufenenstock.
Pizzo Gallina
Peak
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Pizzo Gallina is a 3,061-metre-high mountain in the Lepontine Alps of Switzerland, overlooking the Nufenen Pass. Administratively, the summit is located on the border between the municipality of Obergoms, to the north-west and in the canton of Valais, and the municipality of Bedretto, to the south-east and in the canton of Ticino.
Nufenenstock
Peak
The Nufenestock is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Valais and Ticino. It lies between the Nufenen Pass and the Passo del Corno. On its south-west side it overlooks the lake of Gries. Nufenenstock is situated 3 km southeast of Saasegge.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Obergesteln and Oberwald.
Obergesteln
Village
Obergesteln is a village in the municipality of Obergoms in the district of Goms in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Obergesteln was an independent municipality until January 1, 2009, when it merged with Oberwald and Ulrichen to form the municipality Obergoms. Obergesteln is situated 4 km northwest of Saasegge.
Oberwald
Village
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Oberwald is a village in the municipality of Obergoms in Goms District in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is situated at an elevation of 1,377 m and had a population of 277 in December 2007. Oberwald is situated 5 km north of Saasegge.
Ulrichen
Village
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Ulrichen is a village in the municipality of Obergoms in the district of Goms in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. The population was 219. Ulrichen was an independent municipality until January 1, 2009, when it merged with Oberwald and Obergesteln to form the municipality Obergoms. Ulrichen is situated 5 km west of Saasegge.
Saasegge
- Type: Ridge with an elevation of 2,017 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Valais, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
46.49027° or 46° 29′ 25″ northLongitude
8.36382° or 8° 21′ 50″ eastElevation
2,017 metres (6,617 feet)Open location code
8FRCF9R7+4GGeoNames ID
11997843
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In Other Languages
“Saasegge” goes by many names.
- German: “Saasegge”
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