Rossbodenstock

Rossbodenstock is a mountain peak of the Saint-Gotthard Massif and part of the Lepontine Alps south of the Oberalp Pass. It is 2,836 metres (9,304 ft) high; its peak is located on the border between the cantons of Uri and Graubünden, which follows the ridge from north to south.

Rossbodenstock
Rossbodenstock
Location in Switzerland
Highest point
Elevation2,836 m (9,304 ft)
Isolation1.5 km (0.93 mi) 
Coordinates46°38′6.8″N 8°39′3.4″E
Naming
English translationHorse Ground Stem
Language of nameGerman
Geography
LocationUri / Graubünden
CountrySwitzerland
Parent rangeSaint-Gotthard Massif, Lepontine Alps
Topo mapSwiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo

The source of the Rein da Tuma, the source of the Rhine is on the eastern flank of the mountain.


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