Griessstock
Griessstock is a mountain in Canton of Uri, Switzerland and has an elevation of 2,673 metres. Griessstock is situated nearby to the locality Stotzigen Chöpf, as well as near Vorder Boden.Places of Interest
Highlights include Chli Ruchen and Schärhorn.
Chli Ruchen
Peak
Photo: Franco Pecchio, CC BY 2.0.
The Chli Ruchen is a mountain of the Glarus Alps, overlooking the Brunnital south of Unterschächen in the canton of Uri. It is located between the higher Gross Ruchen on the west and the Schärhorn on the east.
Schärhorn
Peak
Photo: Böhringer, CC BY-SA 2.5.
The Schärhorn is a Swiss mountain in the Glarus Alps near Klausen Pass. The highest summit is named Gross Schärhorn while a second summit is named Chli Schärhorn.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Unterschächen and Spiringen.
Unterschächen
Village
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Unterschächen is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland, situated in the upper Schächental. Unterschächen is situated 4 km northwest of Griessstock.
Spiringen
Village
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Spiringen is a village and a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland. The municipality comprises two disjoint areas, separated by the municipality of Unterschächen and the Klausen Pass. Spiringen is situated 7 km northwest of Griessstock.
Urnerboden
Village
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The Urnerboden is a village in the high valley of Urner Boden, and also an alp and a small high Alpine permanent settlement in the Swiss canton of Uri. Urnerboden is situated 10 km northeast of Griessstock.
Griessstock
- Type: Mountain with an elevation of 2,673 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Canton of Uri, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
46.83329° or 46° 49′ 60″ northLongitude
8.80227° or 8° 48′ 8″ eastElevation
2,673 metres (8,770 feet)Open location code
8FRCRRM2+8WGeoNames ID
11997920
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In Other Languages
“Griessstock” goes by many names.
- German: “Griessstock”
Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
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