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| Gamsberg | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Aerial view from the south | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,384 m (7,822 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,357 m (4,452 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Säntis |
| Isolation | 11.5 km (7.1 mi)[2] |
| Coordinates | 47°08′07″N 9°22′26″E / 47.13528°N 9.37389°E |
| Geography | |
  Gamsberg Location within Switzerland  Gamsberg Location within Canton of St. Gallen | |
| Location | Canton of St. Gallen |
Country | Switzerland |
| Parent range | Appenzell Alps |
The Gamsberg is a mountain in the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the region of Walenstadt in the canton of St. Gallen. Located in the Alvier group, it is the culminating point of the range lying between Lake Walenstadt and Toggenburg.
The summit is relatively difficult to access. There is no trail leading to the top.
The Gamsberg is part of the Alvier chain (Alvierkette or Alviergruppe), located southeast of the Churfirsten, together with the (from west to east): Fulfirst, Alvier, Gauschla and Gonzen, among others.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Wildhaus Pass at 1,027 metres (3,369 ft).
- ↑ Retrieved from Google Earth. The nearest point of higher elevation is south of the Altmann.
External links
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Media related to Gamsberg (Ostschweiz) at Wikimedia Commons- Gamsberg on Hikr
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