Hohgrat

Hohgrat
Highest point
Elevation996 m (3,268 ft)
Prominence106 m (348 ft)[1]
Parent peakHörnli
ListingCanton high point
Coordinates47°23′07.5″N 08°57′58″E / 47.385417°N 8.96611°E / 47.385417; 8.96611
Geography
Hohgrat
Location in Switzerland
Hohgrat
Location in the canton of St. Gallen
Hohgrat
Location in the canton of Thurgau
LocationThurgau/St. Gallen
CountrySwitzerland
Parent rangeAppenzell Alps

The Hohgrat, also known as Grat, is a mountain located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Thurgau (municipality of Fischingen) and St. Gallen (municipality of Mosnang, Toggenburg). Reaching a height of 996 metres (3,268 ft) 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.

See also

References

  1. ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located near Holestei at 890 metres (2,920 ft).

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