Hochwang

Hochwang
View from Valzeina (north side)
Highest point
Elevation 2,534 m (8,314 ft)
Prominence 417 m (1,368 ft) [1]
Isolation 9 kilometres (5.6 mi)
Parent peak Aroser Rothorn
Listing Alpine mountains 2500-2999 m
Coordinates 46°52′27.1″N 9°37′58.3″E / 46.874194°N 9.632861°E / 46.874194; 9.632861Coordinates: 46°52′27.1″N 9°37′58.3″E / 46.874194°N 9.632861°E / 46.874194; 9.632861 
Geography
Hochwang
Location in Switzerland
Location Graubünden, Switzerland
Parent range Plessur Alps

The Hochwang is a mountain of the Plessur Alps, located between the valleys of Schanfigg and Prättigau in the canton of Graubünden. With a height of 2,534 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit of the chain lying west of Durannapass. Several trails lead to its summit. The closest locality is Castiel.

References

  1. ↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Durannapass (2,117 m).


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