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
View from Lake Zurich
Highest point
Elevation1,951 m (6,401 ft)
Prominence535 m (1,755 ft)[1]
Parent peakGamsberg, Chüemettler
Isolation7.8 km (4.8 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
Coordinates47°11′08″N 9°07′22″E
Geography
Speer is located in Switzerland
Speer
Speer
Location in Switzerland
LocationSt. Gallen, Switzerland
Parent rangeAppenzell Alps
Climbing
Easiest routeTrail

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

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Hinter Höhi (1,416 m).
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