The Chastelhorn is a 2,973 metres high mountain in the Lepontine Alps, overlooking Hospental in the canton of Uri. The northern flanks are covered by a glacier named St. Annafirn and a small lake (2,624 metres) lies south of the summit.

Chastelhorn
The Chastelhorn (background) from Lago di Lucendro
Highest point
Elevation2,973 m (9,754 ft)
Prominence246 m (807 ft)[1]
Parent peakPizzo Centrale
Coordinates46°35′42″N 8°35′52.8″E / 46.59500°N 8.598000°E / 46.59500; 8.598000
Geography
Chastelhorn is located in Switzerland
Chastelhorn
Chastelhorn
Location in Switzerland
LocationUri, Switzerland
Parent rangeLepontine Alps

The massif of the Chastelhorn consists of several summits including the Gemsstock (2,961 metres) which is connected to Andermatt by a cable car.

References

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  1. ^ Swisstopo maps