Hohgrat | |
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On the summit | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 996 m (3,268 ft) |
Prominence | 106 m (348 ft) |
Parent peak | Hörnli |
Listing | Canton high point |
Coordinates | 47°23′07.5″N 08°57′58″E / 47.385417°N 8.96611°E / 47.385417; 8.96611 |
Geography | |
HohgratLocation in Switzerland | |
Location | Thurgau/St. Gallen, Switzerland |
Parent range | Appenzell Alps |
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.
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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