Grenzchopf

The Grenzchopf (2,193 m) is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the Schwägalp Pass on the border between the Swiss cantons of Appenzell Ausserrhoden and St. Gallen.

Grenzchopf
Grenzchopf
Location in Switzerland
Highest point
Elevation2,193 m (7,195 ft)
Prominence108 m (354 ft)[1]
Parent peakSäntis
Coordinates47°14′49″N 9°19′25″E
Geography
LocationAppenzell Ausserrhoden/St. Gallen, Switzerland
Parent rangeAppenzell Alps

Located 2 kilometres west of the Säntis, the Grenzchopf is one of the highest summits of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden. It is also its southernmost point.

References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located at Tierwis (2,085 m).


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