The Wildspitz is the highest summit of the Rossberg, a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Zug and Schwyz. Reaching a height of 1,580 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit in the canton of Zug.

Rossberg
The west side
Highest point
PeakWildspitz
Elevation1,580 m (5,180 ft)
Prominence780 m (2,560 ft)[1]
Isolation7.3 km (4.5 mi)[2]
ListingCanton high point
Coordinates47°5′3.1″N 8°34′39.9″E / 47.084194°N 8.577750°E / 47.084194; 8.577750
Geography
Rossberg is located in Switzerland
Rossberg
Rossberg
Location in Switzerland
LocationZug/Schwyz
CountrySwitzerland
Parent rangeSchwyzer Alps
Topo mapSwiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo

The Wildspitz is surrounded by three lakes: Lake Zug, Lake Lauerz and Lake Ägeri.

References

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  1. ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located north of Sattel at 800 metres.
  2. ^ Retrieved from Google Earth. The nearest point of higher elevation is east of the Rigi.
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