Geissegg

Geissegg is a ridge in Glarus, Eastern Switzerland and has an elevation of 1,409 metres. Geissegg is situated nearby to the locality Niedern Stafel, as well as near the village Haslen.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Garichtisee and Berglimattsee.

Garichtisee

Reservoir

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Garichtisee, also known as Mettmensee, is a reservoir on Mettmenalp above Schwanden in the Canton of Glarus, Switzerland. The lake's surface area is 16 ha.

Berglimattsee is a lake in the protected area Freiberg Kärpf on municipal territory of Glarus Süd in the Swiss canton of Glarus. The lake lies at 2,157 m on a small plateau near the Gandfurggele, a col between the Garichtisee in the upper Niderental in the west and the Berglialp and the Sernftal in the east.

Schwanden railway station

Railway station

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Schwanden railway station is a railway station in the municipality of Glarus Süd in the Swiss canton of Glarus. It is an intermediate stop on the Weesen to Linthal railway line, and serves the village of Schwanden. Schwanden railway station is situated 4 km north of Geissegg.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Haslen and Leuggelbach.

Haslen

Village

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Haslen is a village, and former municipality, in the municipality of Glarus Süd and canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Haslen is situated 3 km northwest of Geissegg.