Kärpf Explained

Kärpf
Elevation M:2794
Prominence M:533
Parent Peak:Tödi
Prominence Ref:[1]
Map:Switzerland
Location:Glarus, Switzerland
Range:Glarus Alps
Coordinates:46.9168°N 9.0931°W

The Kärpf (or Chärpf) is a mountain in the Glarus Alps, at an elevation of 2794m (9,167feet). The Kärpf is the highest point of the massif lying north of Richetli Pass (2261abbr=onNaNabbr=on). This range separates the two main valleys of Glarus: the main Linth valley with the village of Linthal on the west and the Sernftal with the village of Elm on the east.[2]

On the north side of the Kärpf is located a small valley, which is occupied by a lake, the Garichtisee.

Administratively, the mountain lies in the municipality of Glarus Süd, in the canton of Glarus.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Richetliepass (2,261 m).
  2. Swiss Confederation . map.geo.admin.ch . 2015-06-09.