Tristelhorn
The Tristelhorn (also known as Piz da Sterls) is a mountain of the Glarus Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of St. Gallen and Graubünden. Reaching a height of 3,114 metres above sea level, it is one of the highest summits in the canton of St. Gallen.
| Tristelhorn | |
|---|---|
| Piz da Sterls | |
 Ringelspitz (centre left) and Tristelhorn (right) from the north side | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,114 m (10,217 ft) |
| Prominence | 109 m (358 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Ringelspitz |
| Coordinates | 46°54′6″N 9°19′0″E |
| Geography | |
  Tristelhorn Location in Switzerland | |
| Location | Graubünden/St. Gallen, Switzerland |
| Parent range | Glarus Alps |
The Tristelhorn is located west of the Ringelspitz, on the range separating the Calfeisen valley (St. Gallen) from the Rhine valley near Flims (Graubünden).
References
- Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps and Google Earth. The key col is located east of the summit at 3,005 metres.
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