Chastelhorn
| Chastelhorn | |
|---|---|
 The Chastelhorn (background) from Lago di Lucendro | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,973 m (9,754 ft) |
| Prominence | 246 m (807 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Pizzo Centrale |
| Coordinates | 46°35′42″N 8°35′52.8″E / 46.59500°N 8.598000°E |
| Geography | |
  Chastelhorn Location in Switzerland | |
| Location | Uri, Switzerland |
| Parent range | Lepontine Alps |
The Chastelhorn is a 2,973 metres high mountain in the Lepontine Alps, overlooking Hospental in the canton of Uri. The northern flanks are covered by a glacier named St. Annafirn and a small lake (2,624 metres) lies south of the summit.
The massif of the Chastelhorn consists of several summits including the Gemsstock (2,961 metres) which is connected to Andermatt by a cable car.
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