Ruchi (Glarus Alps)

The Ruchi is a mountain in the Glarus Alps, located at an elevation of 3,107 m (10,194 ft) on the border between the Swiss cantons of Glarus and Graubünden. It overlooks the Muttsee (2,446 m or 8,025 ft) on its west side from where a trail leads to the summit. On its south-east side lies a small glacier, the Glatscher da Gavirolas. The Ruchi is connected to the higher summit of the Hausstock on the north-east by a 2 km (1.2 mi) long ridge.[2]

Ruchi
The west side of the Ruchi from Muttsee
Highest point
Elevation3,107 m (10,194 ft)
Prominence170 m (560 ft)[1]
Parent peakHausstock
Coordinates46°51′55″N 9°2′43″E
Geography
Ruchi is located in Switzerland
Ruchi
Ruchi
Location in Switzerland
LocationGlarus/Graubünden, Switzerland
Parent rangeGlarus Alps

The nearest settlements are the villages of Linthal to the north, and Andiast to the south. Administratively, the mountain lies in the municipalities of Glarus Süd and Waltensburg/Vuorz.[2]

References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located north of the Chli Ruchi at 2,937 metres.
  2. map.geo.admin.ch (Map). Swiss Confederation. Retrieved 2015-06-09.


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