Ortstock

Ortstock
The Ortstock from Braunwald
Highest point
Elevation 2,717 m (8,914 ft)
Prominence 539 m (1,768 ft) [1]
Parent peak Schächentaler Windgällen
Coordinates 46°55′32″N 8°56′52.6″E / 46.92556°N 8.947944°E / 46.92556; 8.947944Coordinates: 46°55′32″N 8°56′52.6″E / 46.92556°N 8.947944°E / 46.92556; 8.947944 
Geography
Ortstock
Location in Switzerland
Location Schwyz/Glarus, Switzerland
Parent range Schwyzer Alps
Climbing
Easiest route Trail

The Ortstock is a mountain in the Schwyzer Alps, located at an elevation of 2,717 m (8,914 ft) on the border between the cantons of Schwyz and Glarus. It overlooks Braunwald and Linthal on its east side, while the west side overlooks the high valley of Glattalp.[2]

There are no glaciers surrounding the Ortstock, although a few névés can be found on its northern side. The north and south faces are very steep but experienced hikers can reach the summit via a trail on its less steep western flank.

The mountain lies in the municipalities of Muotathal, in the canton of Schwyz, and Glarus Süd, in the canton of Glarus.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Ruosalper Chulm (2,178 m).
  2. 1 2 map.geo.admin.ch (Map). Swiss Confederation. Retrieved 2015-06-03.



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