Wildspitz

The Wildspitz is the highest summit of the Rossberg, a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Zug and Schwyz. Reaching a height of 1,580 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit in the canton of Zug.

Rossberg
The west side
Highest point
PeakWildspitz
Elevation1,580 m (5,180 ft)
Prominence780 m (2,560 ft)[1]
Isolation7.3 km (4.5 mi)[2]
ListingCanton high point
Coordinates47°5′3.1″N 8°34′39.9″E
Geography
Rossberg is located in Switzerland
Rossberg
Rossberg
Location in Switzerland
LocationZug/Schwyz
CountrySwitzerland
Parent rangeSchwyzer Alps
Topo mapSwiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo

The Wildspitz is surrounded by three lakes: Lake Zug, Lake Lauerz and Lake Ägeri.

References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located north of Sattel at 800 metres.
  2. Retrieved from Google Earth. The nearest point of higher elevation is east of the Rigi.


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