The Schärhorn is a Swiss mountain in the Glarus Alps near Klausen Pass. The highest summit is named Gross Schärhorn (3,297 m) while a second summit is named Chli Schärhorn (3,232 m). The mountain overlooks the valley of Schächental to the north side, and the Hüfifirn to the southeast, which finally leads to the Maderanertal to the southwest. Both valleys are located in the canton of Uri.

Schärhorn
The Gross Schärhorn (white peak) and the Bocktschingelgrat to its right from the start of the Maderanertal
Highest point
PeakGross Schärhorn
Elevation3,294 m (10,807 ft)
Prominence514 m (1,686 ft)[1]
Parent peakTödi
ListingAlpine mountains above 3000 m
Coordinates46°49′37″N 8°49′45″E / 46.82694°N 8.82917°E / 46.82694; 8.82917
Geography
Schärhorn is located in Switzerland
Schärhorn
Schärhorn
Location in Switzerland
CountrySwitzerland
CantonUri
Parent rangeGlarus Alps
Topo mapSwiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo

References

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  1. ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Sandpass (2,781 m).
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