Wildspitz
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 | |
| Peak | Wildspitz |
| Elevation | 1,580 m (5,180 ft) |
| Prominence | 780 m (2,560 ft) [1] |
| Isolation | 7.3 km (4.5 mi) [2] |
| Listing | Canton high point |
| Coordinates | 47°5′3.1″N 8°34′39.9″E |
| Geography | |
  Rossberg Location in Switzerland | |
| Location | Zug/Schwyz |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Parent range | Schwyzer Alps |
| Topo map | Swiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo |
The Wildspitz is surrounded by three lakes: Lake Zug, Lake Lauerz and Lake Ägeri.
References
- Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located north of Sattel at 800 metres.
- Retrieved from Google Earth. The nearest point of higher elevation is east of the Rigi.
External links
Media related to Wildspitz (Rossberg) at Wikimedia Commons- Wildspitz on Hikr
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