Piz Giuv

Piz Giuv (or Schattig Wichel) is a mountain of the Glarus Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Uri and Graubünden. At 3,096 metres above sea level, it is the highest mountain of the Glarus Alps lying west of the Oberalpstock. Its summit is situated between three valleys: the Fellital and Etzlital on the north side and the Val Giuv (Surselva) on the south side. The slightly lower Piz Nair lies on its east side

Piz Giuv
Schattig Wichel
View from Lake Curnera, Piz Giuv lies behind the lower summit of the Crispalt (centre left)
Highest point
Elevation3,096 m (10,157 ft)
Prominence749 m (2,457 ft)[1]
Parent peakTödi
ListingAlpine mountains above 3000 m
Coordinates46°42′07″N 8°41′33″E
Geography
Piz Giuv is located in Switzerland
Piz Giuv
Piz Giuv
Location in Switzerland
LocationUri/Graubünden, Switzerland
Parent rangeGlarus Alps[2]

References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Chrüzlipass (2,347 m).
  2. John Ball, The Alpine Guide, Central Alps, 1866, London


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