Chli Ruchen
The Chli Ruchen (2,944 m) is a mountain of the Glarus Alps, overlooking the Brunnital south of Unterschächen in the canton of Uri. It is located between the higher Gross Ruchen on the west and the Schärhorn on the east.
| Chli Ruchen | |
|---|---|
 Chli Ruchen (left) and Gross Ruchen (right) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,944 m (9,659 ft) |
| Prominence | 175 m (574 ft) [1] |
| Parent peak | Schärhorn |
| Coordinates | 46°49′17″N 8°47′51″E |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Small Ruchen |
| Language of name | Swiss German |
| Geography | |
  Chli Ruchen Location in Switzerland | |
| Location | Uri |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Parent range | Glarus Alps |
| Topo map | Swiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo |
References
- Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located east of the mountain at 2,769 metres.
External links
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