Schijen (Schwyzer Alps)

Schijen
The chain with the Wiggis (far-left) and Schijen (far-right), view from north
Highest point
Elevation2,259 m (7,411 ft)
Prominence120 m (390 ft)[1]
Parent peakRautispitz
Coordinates47°03′33.5″N 8°59′30.6″E / 47.059306°N 8.991833°E / 47.059306; 8.991833
Geography
Schijen is located in Switzerland
Schijen
Schijen
Location in Switzerland
Schijen is located in Canton of Glarus
Schijen
Schijen
Location in the canton of Glarus
CountrySwitzerland
CantonGlarus
Parent rangeSchwyzer Alps

The Schijen is a mountain in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland, overlooking the two lakes Obersee and Klöntalersee on its northern and southern side, respectively. It lies west of the town of Glarus within the Schwyzer Alps.

See also

References

  1. ^ Swisstopo map

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