Bös Fulen
| Bös Fulen | |
|---|---|
Bös Fulen from Silberenseeli (lake) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,802 m (9,193 ft) |
| Prominence | 368 m (1,207 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Glärnisch |
| Isolation | 4.3 km (2.7 mi)[2] |
| Listing | Canton high point |
| Coordinates | 46°58′2″N 8°56′45″E / 46.96722°N 8.94583°E |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Bad Fulen |
| Language of name | German |
| Geography | |
Bös Fulen Location in Switzerland Bös Fulen Location in the canton of Glarus Bös Fulen Location in the canton of Schwyz | |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Cantons | Glarus / Schwyz |
| Parent range | Schwyz Alps |
| Topo map | Swiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Limestone |
The Bös Fulen is a mountain in the Schwyz Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Schwyz (SZ) and Glarus (GL), Switzerland. It overlooks the valleys of Muotathal (SZ) and Linthal (GL). Politically, it is split between the municipalities of Muotathal and Glarus. Braunwald (GL) is the nearest locality.
With 2,802 metres (9,193 ft) above sea level, the Bös Fulen is the highest summit of the canton of Schwyz.
See also
References
- ^ Swisstopo maps
- ^ Retrieved from Google Earth. The nearest point of higher elevation is southwest of the Bächistock.
External links
Media related to Bös Fulen at Wikimedia Commons