Grenzchopf

Grenzchopf
Grenzchopf

Location in Switzerland

Highest point
Elevation 2,193 m (7,195 ft)
Prominence 108 m (354 ft) [1]
Parent peak Säntis
Coordinates 47°14′49″N 9°19′25″E / 47.24694°N 9.32361°E / 47.24694; 9.32361Coordinates: 47°14′49″N 9°19′25″E / 47.24694°N 9.32361°E / 47.24694; 9.32361
Geography
Location Appenzell Ausserrhoden/St. Gallen, Switzerland
Parent range Appenzell Alps

The Grenzchopf (2,193 m) is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the Schwägalp Pass on the border between the Swiss cantons of Appenzell Ausserrhoden and St. Gallen.

Located 2 kilometres west of the Säntis, the Grenzchopf is one of the highest summits of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden. It is also its southernmost point.

References

  1. ↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located at Tierwis (2,085 m).

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