Grauspitz Explained

Grauspitz
Elevation M:2599
Prominence M:353
Prominence Ref:[1]
Parent Peak:Schesaplana
Map:Alps
Label Position:right
Listing:Country high point
Translation:grey peak
Language:German
Pronunciation:pronounced as /de/
Location:Triesen, Liechtenstein
Graubünden, Switzerland
Range:Rätikon, Alps
Coordinates:47.0528°N 9.5819°W

The Grauspitz (Vorder Grauspitze or Vorder Grauspitz on some maps) is a mountain in the Rätikon range of the Alps, located on the border between Liechtenstein and Switzerland. With an elevation of above sea level, the Grauspitz is the highest mountain in Liechtenstein. It is also the highest summit of the Rätikon range west of the Schesaplana massif.

The mountain lies between the valleys of Lawenatal (municipality of Triesen) on the north and the Fläscher Tal (canton of Graubünden, municipality of Fläsch) on the south. Both sides of the Grauspitz are in the basin of the Rhine, which flows approximately 7km (04miles) west of the mountain.

The easiest route to the summit ascends over the peak Hinter Grauspitz, and along a class 3–4 razor ridge.

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Notes and References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Chlei Furgga (2,246 m).