Dosse (Rigi)

Dosse
Dossen (Germanized)
Peaks of the Rigi: Rotstock (1,650 m [5,410 ft], left), Dossen (centre), Hochflue (1,698 m [5,571 ft], right).
Highest point
Elevation1,685 m (5,528 ft)[1]
Prominence252 m (827 ft)[2]
Parent peakRigi Kulm
Coordinates47°01′37″N 8°29′55.5″E / 47.02694°N 8.498750°E / 47.02694; 8.498750
Geography
Dosse is located in Switzerland
Dosse
Dosse
Location in Switzerland
Dosse is located in Canton of Lucerne
Dosse
Dosse
Location in the canton of Lucerne
Dosse is located in Canton of Schwyz
Dosse
Dosse
Location in the canton of Schwyz
CountrySwitzerland
CantonLucerne and Schwyz
Parent rangeSchwyzer Alps
Topo mapSwiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
Climbing
Easiest routeTrail

The Dosse (Germanized: Dossen, 1,685 m [5,528 ft]) is a mountain of the Rigi massif, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Lucerne and Schwyz. The mountain overlooks Lake Lucerne, near Vitznau. It is the highest point of the massif in the canton of Lucerne. The slightly lower peak, only 200 m (660 ft) northwest of it, is called Chli Dosse (1,669 m [5,476 ft]).

See also

References

  1. ^ Swisstopo maps
  2. ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located north of the Würzestock at 1,432 metres (4,698 ft).

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