Silberen
The Silberen (2,319 m) is a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, located east of the Pragel Pass in the canton of Schwyz. On its eastern side the mountain overlooks the lake of Klöntal.
| Silberen | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,319 m (7,608 ft) |
| Prominence | 199 m (653 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Glärnisch |
| Coordinates | 46°59′32″N 8°53′58″E |
| Geography | |
  Silberen Location in Switzerland | |
| Location | Schwyz, Switzerland |
| Parent range | Schwyzer Alps |
The summit consists of a large karstic plateau. The name, meaning silver in English, derives from the light color of the bare rock.
In winter, it is a popular mountain for ski touring.[2]
References
- Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps and Google Earth. The key col is located south of the mountain at 2,120 metres.
- "SAC-Tourenportal". Schweizer Alpen-Club SAC (in Swiss High German). Retrieved 2021-10-19.
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