Hochwang Explained

Hochwang
Elevation M:2534
Prominence M:417
Prominence Ref:[1]
Parent Peak:Aroser Rothorn
Listing:Alpine mountains 2500-2999 m
Location:Graubünden, Switzerland
Map:Switzerland
Range:Plessur Alps
Coordinates:46.8742°N 9.6329°W

The Hochwang is a mountain of the Plessur Alps, located between the valleys of Schanfigg and Prättigau in the canton of Graubünden. With a height of 2,534 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit of the chain lying west of Durannapass. Several trails lead to its summit. The closest locality is Castiel.

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Notes and References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Durannapass (2,117 m).