Galenstock Explained

Galenstock
Photo Size:285
Elevation M:3586
Prominence M:252
Prominence Ref:[1]
Parent Peak:Dammastock
Map:Switzerland
Location:Uri/Valais, Switzerland
Range:Urner Alps
Coordinates:46.6119°N 8.4169°W
First Ascent:18 August 1845 by Eduard Desor, Daniel Dollfuss Sr., and Daniel Dollfuss Jr., with guides H. Währen, M. Bannholzer, P. Brigger and H. Jaun
Easiest Route:From Hotel Belvédère over the Rhone Glacier

The Galenstock (3,586 m) is the fourth highest mountain in the Urner Alps in Switzerland. Its summit ridge lies on the border between the cantons of Uri and the Valais.

It was first climbed by Eduard Desor, Daniel Dollfuss Sr., and Daniel Dollfuss Jr., with guides H. Währen, M. Bannholzer, P. Brigger and H. Jaun on 18 August 1845.

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Notes and References

  1. [Swisstopo]