Galengrat
Galengrat is a ridge in Switzerland and has an elevation of 3,343 metres. Galengrat is situated nearby to the hamlet Tiefenbach, as well as near the locality Belvédère.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Galenstock and Gross Bielenhorn.
Galenstock
Peak
Photo: Engie, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Galenstock is the fourth highest mountain in the Urner Alps in Switzerland. Its summit ridge lies on the border between the cantons of Uri and the Valais.
Gross Bielenhorn
Peak
Photo: Testexperte, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Gross Bielenhorn is a mountain in the Urner Alps.
Gross Furkahorn
Peak
Photo: Ximonic, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Gross Furkahorn is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Valais and Uri. It lies north of the Furka Pass and east of the Rhone Glacier.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Gletsch and Realp.
Gletsch
Hamlet
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Gletsch is a hamlet in the German-speaking half of the canton of Valais, located in the upper Rhone valley, called Obergoms, 2.5 kilometres, southeast below the Rhone Glacier's mouth and itself the headwaters of the Rhône. Gletsch is situated 6 km southwest of Galengrat.
Realp
Village
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Realp is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland. Realp is situated 7 km east of Galengrat.
Oberwald
Village
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Oberwald is a village in the municipality of Obergoms in Goms District in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is situated at an elevation of 1,377 m and had a population of 277 in December 2007. Oberwald is situated 9 km southwest of Galengrat.
Galengrat
- Type: Ridge with an elevation of 3,343 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
46.60645° or 46° 36′ 23″ northLongitude
8.41507° or 8° 24′ 54″ eastElevation
3,343 metres (10,968 feet)Open location code
8FRCJC48+H2GeoNames ID
11999813
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In Other Languages
“Galengrat” goes by many names.
- German: “Galengrat”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Tiefenbach and Belvédère.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Galensattel and Obere Bielenlücke.
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