Gamsberg

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.

This article is about the mountain in Switzerland
. For the mountain and park in Namibia, see Gamsberg Nature Reserve.
Not to be confused with Gamburg (disambiguation).
Gamsberg
The north side
Highest point
Elevation2,384 m (7,822 ft)
Prominence1,357 m (4,452 ft)[1]
Parent peakSäntis
Isolation11.5 km (7.1 mi)[2]
Coordinates47°08′07.3″N 9°22′28.2″E
Geography
Gamsberg is located in Switzerland
Gamsberg
Gamsberg
Location in Switzerland
LocationSt. Gallen, Switzerland
Parent rangeAppenzell Alps

The summit is relatively difficult to access. There is no trail leading to the top.

Not to be confused with the mountain of the same name in Namibia.

References
  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Wildhaus Pass (1,027 m).
  2. Retrieved from Google Earth. The nearest point of higher elevation is south of the Altmann.


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