Hohgrat
The Hohgrat (also known as Groot) is a mountain located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Thurgau and St. Gallen. Reaching a height of 996 metres above sea level, it is the highest point of the canton of Thurgau.
Hohgrat | |
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On the summit | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 996 m (3,268 ft) |
Prominence | 106 m (348 ft) [1] |
Parent peak | Hörnli |
Listing | Canton high point |
Coordinates | 47°23′07.5″N 08°57′58″E |
Geography | |
Hohgrat Location in Switzerland | |
Location | Thurgau/St. Gallen, Switzerland |
Parent range | Appenzell Alps |
The mountain is densely forested, except the eastern (St. Gallen) side, which includes some limestone cliffs.
References
- Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located near Holestei at 890 metres.
- Canton Thurgau - Geographic Location thurgau-turismus.ch
External links
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