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| Silberen | |
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| 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 | |
| Location | Schwyz, Switzerland |
| Parent range | Schwyzer Alps |
The Silberen (2,319 m) is a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, located east of the Pragel Pass in the canton of Schwyz. On its eastern side the mountain overlooks the lake of Klöntal.
The summit consists of a large karstic plateau. The 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]
References
[edit]- ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps and Google Earth. The key col is located south of the mountain at 2,120 metres.
- ^ "SAC-Tourenportal". Schweizer Alpen-Club SAC (in Swiss High German). Retrieved 2021-10-19.
External links
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