The Schijen is a mountain of the Glarus Alps in Switzerland, located west of the Ortstock. The summit is the tripoint between the cantons of Schwyz, Uri and Glarus. The Schijen lies on the range that lies between the Glattalp and the Urner Boden.
| Schijen | |
|---|---|
  Schijen Location in Switzerland | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,610 m (8,560 ft) |
| Prominence | 110 m (360 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Ortstock |
| Coordinates | 46°55′11″N 8°56′06″E / 46.91972°N 8.93500°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Schwyz/Uri/Glarus, Switzerland |
| Parent range | Glarus Alps |
References
edit- ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps and Google Earth. The key col is located east of the summit at 2,500 metres.
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