Speer (mountain)
The Speer (1,951 m) is a mountain in the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the region between Lake Zurich and Lake Walenstadt in the canton of St. Gallen.
Speer | |
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View from Lake Zurich | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,951 m (6,401 ft) |
Prominence | 535 m (1,755 ft) [1] |
Parent peak | Gamsberg, Chüemettler |
Isolation | 7.8 km (4.8 mi) |
Coordinates | 47°11′08″N 9°07′22″E |
Geography | |
Speer Location in Switzerland | |
Location | St. Gallen, Switzerland |
Parent range | Appenzell Alps |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Trail |
Being easily accessible, the summit is popular for its panoramic view of the Alps from central to eastern Switzerland. The ascent, however, involves a few hours of hiking.
References
- Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Hinter Höhi (1,416 m).
External links
- Media related to Speer at Wikimedia Commons
- Speer on Summitpost
- Speer on Hikr
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