Schnebelhorn
The Schnebelhorn is a mountain located near Fischenthal in the Töss Valley, between the cantons of Zurich (west) and St. Gallen (east). It is the highest summit of the canton of Zurich.
| Schnebelhorn | |
|---|---|
 Aerial view of the summit and surroundings | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,291.9 m (4,239 ft) |
| Prominence | 112 m (367 ft) [1] |
| Parent peak | Tweralpspitz |
| Isolation | 3.0 km (1.9 mi) [2] |
| Listing | Canton high point |
| Coordinates | 47°19′32.2″N 8°58′46.7″E |
| Geography | |
  Schnebelhorn Location in Switzerland | |
| Location | Zurich/St. Gallen, Switzerland |
| Parent range | Appenzell Alps |
Various trails lead to the summit from all sides. Most of the massif is covered by forests.
References
- Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Schindelbergpass (1,180 m).
- Retrieved from Google Earth. The nearest point of higher elevation is north of the Höchhand.
External links
Media related to Schnebelhorn at Wikimedia Commons- Schnebelhorn on Hikr
- From Toggenburg to the highest Point of Canton Zürich MySwitzerland.com
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