Hohgrat Explained

Hohgrat
Elevation M:996
Prominence M:106
Prominence Ref:[1]
Parent Peak:Hörnli
Listing:Canton high point
Location:Thurgau/St. Gallen, Switzerland
Range:Appenzell Alps
Map:Switzerland
Coordinates:47.3854°N 8.9661°W

The Hohgrat (also known as Groot) is a mountain located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Thurgau and St. Gallen. Reaching a height of 996 metres above sea level, it is the highest point of the canton of Thurgau.

The mountain is densely forested, except the eastern (St. Gallen) side, which includes some limestone cliffs.

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Notes and References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located near Holestei at 890 metres.