Eggstock

Eggstock is a mountain in Switzerland and has an elevation of 2,316 metres. Eggstock is situated nearby to the locality Ober Staffel, as well as near Rotberg.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Bös Fulen and Höch Turm.

Bös Fulen

Peak

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The Bös Fulen is a mountain in the Schwyz Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Schwyz and Glarus, Switzerland. It overlooks the valleys of Muotathal and Linthal.

The Höch Turm is a mountain in the Schwyzer Alps, located in an elevation of 2,666 m. It lies west of the resort village of Braunwald on the karstic range between the valleys of Muota and Linth. Höch Turm is situated 4 km southwest of Eggstock.

Zeinenfurggel

Mountain saddle

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Zeinenfurggel is a mountain saddle, which is situated 2½ km north of Eggstock.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Braunwald and Rüti.

Braunwald

Village

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Braunwald is a car-free resort village in the municipality of Glarus Süd and canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Braunwald is situated 3½ km southeast of Eggstock.

Rüti

Village

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Rüti is a village, and former municipality, in the municipality of Glarus Süd and canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Rüti is situated 4½ km southeast of Eggstock.

Betschwanden

Village

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Betschwanden is a village and former municipality in the municipality of Glarus Süd and canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Betschwanden is situated 5 km east of Eggstock.

Eggstock

Type: Mountain with an elevation of 2,316 metres
Category: landform
Location: Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude

46.96053° or 46° 57′ 38″ north

Longitude

8.96676° or 8° 58′ 0″ east

Elevation

2,316 metres (7,598 feet)

Open location code

8FRCXX68+6P

GeoNames ID

11997952

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In Other Languages

“Eggstock” goes by many names.

German: “Eggstock”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Hinter Eggstock and Mittlerer Eggstock.

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