Chastelhorn

Chastelhorn
The Chastelhorn (background) from Lago di Lucendro
Highest point
Elevation 2,973 m (9,754 ft)
Prominence 246 m (807 ft)[1]
Isolation 2.25 kilometres (1.40 mi)
Parent peak Pizzo Centrale
Coordinates 46°35′42″N 8°35′52.8″E / 46.59500°N 8.598000°E / 46.59500; 8.598000Coordinates: 46°35′42″N 8°35′52.8″E / 46.59500°N 8.598000°E / 46.59500; 8.598000
Geography
Chastelhorn
Location in Switzerland
Location Uri, Switzerland
Parent range Lepontine Alps

The Chastelhorn is a 2,973 metres high mountain in the Lepontine Alps, overlooking Hospental in the canton of Uri. The northern flanks are covered by a glacier named St. Annafirn and a small lake (2,624 metres) lies south of the summit.

The massif of the Chastelhorn consists of several summits including the Gemsstock (2,961 metres) which is connected to Andermatt by a cable car.

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