Dosse (Rigi) Explained

Dosse
Other Name:Dossen (Germanized)
Topo Map:Swiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
Elevation M:1685
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence M:252
Prominence Ref:[2]
Parent Peak:Rigi Kulm
Map:Switzerland
Subdivision2 Type:Canton
Country:Switzerland
Parent:Schwyzer Alps
Coordinates:47.0269°N 8.4988°W
Easiest Route:Trail

The Dosse (Germanized: Dossen, 1685m (5,528feet)) 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 200m northwest of it is called Chli Dosse (1669m (5,476feet)).

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Notes and References

  1. [Swisstopo]
  2. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located north of the Würzestock at 1,432 metres.