Bös Fulen

The Bös Fulen is a mountain in the Schwyz Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Schwyz and Glarus. It overlooks the valleys of Muotathal (Schwyz) and Linthal. It is the highest summit of the canton of Schwyz. Politically, it is split between the municipalities of Muotathal (Schwyz) and Glarus. Braunwald is the nearest locality.

Bös Fulen
Highest point
Elevation2,802 m (9,193 ft)
Prominence368 m (1,207 ft)[1]
Parent peakGlärnisch
Isolation4.3 km (2.7 mi)[2]
ListingCanton high point
Coordinates46°58′2″N 8°56′45″E
Naming
English translationBad Fulen
Language of nameGerman
Geography
Bös Fulen is located in Switzerland
Bös Fulen
Bös Fulen
Location in Switzerland
LocationGlarus/Schwyz
CountrySwitzerland
Parent rangeSchwyz Alps
Topo mapSwiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
Geology
Mountain typeLimestone

See also

References

  1. Swisstopo maps
  2. Retrieved from Google Earth. The nearest point of higher elevation is southwest of the Bächistock.


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