Schnebelhorn Explained

Schnebelhorn
Photo Size:285
Elevation M:1291.9
Prominence M:112
Prominence Ref:[1]
Isolation Km:3.0
Isolation Ref:[2]
Parent Peak:Tweralpspitz
Map:Switzerland
Listing:Canton high point
Location:Zurich/St. Gallen, Switzerland
Range:Appenzell Alps
Coordinates:47.3256°N 8.9796°W

The Schnebelhorn is a mountain located near Fischenthal in the Töss Valley, between the cantons of Zurich (west) and St. Gallen (east). It is the highest summit of the canton of Zurich.

Various trails lead to the summit from all sides. Most of the massif is covered by forests.

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Notes and References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Schindelbergpass (1,180 m).
  2. Retrieved from Google Earth. The nearest point of higher elevation is north of the Höchhand.