Ruchi (Glarus Alps)

Ruchi
The west side of the Ruchi from Muttsee
Highest point
Elevation3,107 m (10,194 ft)
Prominence170 m (560 ft)[1]
Parent peakHausstock
Coordinates46°51′55″N 9°2′43″E / 46.86528°N 9.04528°E / 46.86528; 9.04528
Geography
Ruchi
Location in Switzerland
Ruchi
Location in the canton of Glarus
Ruchi
Location in the canton of Grisons
CountrySwitzerland
CantonsGlarus / Grisons
Parent rangeGlarus Alps

The Ruchi is a mountain in the Glarus Alps, located at an elevation of 3,107 m (10,194 ft) on the border between the Swiss cantons of Glarus and Grisons (Graubünden). It overlooks the Muttsee (2,446 m or 8,025 ft) on its west side from where a trail leads to the summit. On its south-east side lies a small glacier, the Glatscher da Gavirolas. The Ruchi is connected to the higher summit of the Hausstock on the north-east by a 2 km (1.2 mi) long ridge.[2]

The nearest settlements are the villages of Linthal to the north, and Andiast to the south. Administratively, the mountain lies in the municipalities of Glarus Süd and Waltensburg/Vuorz.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located north of the Chli Ruchi at 2,937 metres (9,636 ft).
  2. ^ a b map.geo.admin.ch (Map). Swiss Confederation. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
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