Dachsenstein
Dachsenstein is a locality in Glarus, Eastern Switzerland. Dachsenstein is situated nearby to the locality Düsterenblanggen, as well as near Chäsgadenbodenwald.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Klöntalersee and Vorder Glärnisch.
Klöntalersee
Reservoir
Photo: TonnyB, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Klöntalersee is a natural lake in the Klöntal valley in the canton of Glarus, Switzerland. It was formed by a rockslide and has served as a reservoir for hydroelectric power generation since 1908.
Vorder Glärnisch
Peak
Photo: Caumasee, Public domain.
The Vorder Glärnisch is a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, overlooking the valley of the Linth in the canton of Glarus. It lies north-east of the higher Glärnisch. Vorder Glärnisch is situated 3 km east of Dachsenstein.
Nidfurner Turm
Peak
Photo: Caumasee, Public domain.
Nidfurner Turm is a peak, which is situated 3 km south of Dachsenstein.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Glärnisch and Riedern.
Glärnisch
Locality
Photo: TonnyB, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Glärnisch is a mountain massif of the Schwyz Alps, overlooking the valley of the Linth in the Swiss canton of Glarus. It consists of several summits, of which the highest, Bächistock, is 2,915 metres above sea level. Glärnisch is situated 3 km south of Dachsenstein.
Riedern
Village
Photo: DidiWeidmann, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Riedern is a former municipality in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Effective from 1 January 2011, Riedern is part of the municipality of Glarus. Riedern is situated 4½ km northeast of Dachsenstein.
Glarus
Town
Photo: Ikiwaner, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Glarus is the capital of the canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Since 1 January 2011, the municipality of Glarus incorporates the former municipalities of Ennenda, Netstal and Riedern. Glarus is situated 5 km east of Dachsenstein.
Dachsenstein
- Type: Locality
- Location: Glarus, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
47.02578° or 47° 1′ 33″ northLongitude
9.00177° or 9° 0′ 6″ eastOpen location code
8FVF22G2+8POpenStreetMap ID
node 7669455859OpenStreetMap feature
place=locality
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