Speer (mountain)
The Speer (1,951 m) is a mountain in the Appenzell Alps, located between the Toggenburg valley and the lake-Zurich, overlooking the region between Lake Zurich and Lake Walenstadt in the canton of St. Gallen.
| Speer | |
|---|---|
_Stampf_2010-11-08_16-27-38.jpg.webp) View from Lake Zurich | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,951 m (6,401 ft) |
| Prominence | 535 m (1,755 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Gamsberg, Chüemettler |
| Isolation | 7.8 km (4.8 mi)  |
| Coordinates | 47°11′08″N 9°07′22″E |
| Geography | |
  Speer Location in Switzerland | |
| Location | St. Gallen, Switzerland |
| Parent range | Appenzell Alps |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Trail |
Being easily accessible, the summit is popular for its panoramic view of the Alps from central to eastern Switzerland. The ascent, however, involves a few hours of hiking.
References
- Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Hinter Höhi (1,416 m).
External links
Media related to Speer at Wikimedia Commons- Speer on Summitpost
- Speer on Hikr
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