Glärnisch
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The Glärnisch is a mountain of the Glarus Alps
, overlooking the valley of the Linth
in the canton of Glarus
. It consists of several summits of which the highest (2,914 metres) is distinguished by the name Bächistock, followed by the Vrenelisgärtli (2,904 metres) and the Ruchen (2,901 metres).
The massif of the Glärnisch consists of two ridges of either side of the Glärnischfirn glacier, culminating at the Ruchen to the west, rising more than 2,000 metres above the Klöntalersee
, and at the Bächistock to the southwest. The Vrenelisgärtli is the closest peak to Schwanden
.
Glarus Alps
The Glarus Alps are a mountain range in central Switzerland. They extend from the Oberalp Pass to the Klausen Pass, and are bordered by the Urner Alps to the west, the Lepontine Alps to the south and the Appenzell Alps to the northeast...
, overlooking the valley of the Linth
Linth
The Linth is a Swiss river starting above Linthal the mountains of Glarus near the Klausen Pass and flowing from there north through the Glarus valley passing Schwanden, where it is joined by its main tributary Sernft, Ennenda, the town of Glarus, Netstal, and Näfels, from where it is channeled to...
in the canton of Glarus
Canton of Glarus
The Canton of Glarus is a canton in east central Switzerland. The capital is Glarus.The population speaks a variety of Alemannic German.The majority of the population identifies as Christian, about evenly split between the Protestant and Catholic confessions.-History:According to legend, the...
. It consists of several summits of which the highest (2,914 metres) is distinguished by the name Bächistock, followed by the Vrenelisgärtli (2,904 metres) and the Ruchen (2,901 metres).
The massif of the Glärnisch consists of two ridges of either side of the Glärnischfirn glacier, culminating at the Ruchen to the west, rising more than 2,000 metres above the Klöntalersee
Klöntalersee
Klöntalersee is a natural lake in the Canton of Glarus, Switzerland. Since 1908, it has been used as a reservoir for electricity production. The dam's construction substantially increased the lake's volume....
, and at the Bächistock to the southwest. The Vrenelisgärtli is the closest peak to Schwanden
Schwanden, Glarus
Schwanden is a former municipality in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Effective from 1 January 2011, Schwanden is part of the municipality of Glarus Süd.-Geography:...
.