Gonzen

Gonzen
The south face seen from Sargans
Highest point
Elevation 1,830 m (6,000 ft)
Prominence 162 m (531 ft) [1]
Isolation 1.1 kilometres (0.68 mi)
Parent peak Gamsberg
Coordinates 47°4′3″N 9°26′2″E / 47.06750°N 9.43389°E / 47.06750; 9.43389Coordinates: 47°4′3″N 9°26′2″E / 47.06750°N 9.43389°E / 47.06750; 9.43389 
Geography
Gonzen
Location in Switzerland
Location St. Gallen, Switzerland
Parent range Appenzell Alps
Climbing
Easiest route Trail

The Gonzen (1,830 m) is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the Rhine Valley at Sargans, in the canton of St. Gallen. It lies at the southeastern end of the Alvier group.

The summit of the Gonzen can be reached via a trail on the northern side.

References

  1. ↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located north of the summit at 1,668 metres.
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