Rigg
Rigg is a ridge in Canton of Uri, Switzerland and has an elevation of 2,087 metres. Rigg is situated nearby to the hamlet Bristen, as well as near the locality Silenen.Places of Interest
Highlights include Chli Windgällen and Gross Windgällen.
Chli Windgällen
Peak
Photo: Simonizer, CC BY-SA 2.5.
The Chli Windgällen is a mountain of the Glarus Alps, overlooking the valley of the Reuss in the canton of Uri. It lies west of the Gross Windgällen, on the range north of the Maderanertal.
Gross Windgällen
Peak
Photo: Simonizer, CC BY-SA 2.5.
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 3 km northeast of Rigg.
Golzerensee
Nature reserve
Photo: BraunW, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Golzerensee is a lake at Golzeren in the Canton of Uri, Switzerland. Its surface area is 5.7 ha. Golzeren is located in the Maderanertal and can be reached by cable car from Bristen. Golzerensee is situated 2½ km east of Rigg.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Silenen and Amsteg.
Silenen
Village
Photo: Roland Zumbuehl, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Silenen is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland. Silenen is situated 3 km west of Rigg.
Intschi
Hamlet
Photo: Waldteufel78, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Intschi is a hamlet, which is situated 5 km southwest of Rigg.
Rigg
- Type: Ridge with an elevation of 2,087 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Canton of Uri, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
46.78442° or 46° 47′ 4″ northLongitude
8.70597° or 8° 42′ 22″ eastElevation
2,087 metres (6,847 feet)Open location code
8FRCQPM4+Q9GeoNames ID
11999520
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