Silberen
| Silberen | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,319 m (7,608 ft) |
| Prominence | 199 m (653 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Glärnisch |
| Coordinates | 46°59′32″N 8°53′58″E / 46.99222°N 8.89944°E |
| Geography | |
Silberen Location in Switzerland Silberen Location in the canton of Schwyz | |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Canton | Schwyz |
| Parent range | Schwyzer Alps |
The Silberen (2,319 m [7,608 ft]) is a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, located east of the Pragel Pass in the canton of Schwyz, Switzerland. On its eastern side, the mountain overlooks the lake of Klöntal.
The summit consists of a large karstic plateau. Its name, meaning 'silver' in English, derives from the light color of the bare rock.
In winter, it is a popular mountain for ski touring.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps and Google Earth. The key col is located south of the mountain at 2,120 metres (6,960 ft).
- ^ "SAC-Tourenportal" (in Swiss High German). Schweizer Alpen-Club (SAC). Retrieved 19 October 2021.
External links
- Media related to Silberen at Wikimedia Commons
- Silberen on Hikr