Rütiegg

Rütiegg is a ridge in Canton of Uri, Switzerland and has an elevation of 1,239 metres. Rütiegg is situated nearby to the village Silenen, as well as near Erstfeld.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Bälmeten and Gross Windgällen.

Bälmeten

Peak

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The Bälmeten is a mountain of the Glarus Alps, overlooking Erstfeld in the canton of Uri. It lies west of the Hoch Fulen, in the group north-west of the Gross Windgällen. Bälmeten is situated 2½ km north of Rütiegg.

Gross Windgällen

Peak

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The Gross Windgällen is a 3,187 m high mountain in the Glarus Alps, overlooking the valley of the Reuss in the canton of Uri. The name Gross Windgällen derives from Gälle or gellen, meaning as much as wailing, shrilling or whistling. Gross Windgällen is situated 3½ km east of Rütiegg.

Erstfeld railway station

Railway station

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Erstfeld railway station is a railway station in the Swiss canton of Uri and municipality of Erstfeld. The station is situated on the original line of the Gotthard railway, at the foot of the ramp up to the Gotthard Tunnel. Erstfeld railway station is situated 3 km northwest of Rütiegg.