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Hochwang

Coordinates: 46°52′27.1″N 9°37′58.3″E / 46.874194°N 9.632861°E / 46.874194; 9.632861
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Hochwang
View from Valzeina (north side)
Highest point
Elevation2,534 m (8,314 ft)
Prominence417 m (1,368 ft)[1]
Parent peakAroser Rothorn
ListingAlpine mountains 2500-2999 m
Coordinates46°52′27.1″N 9°37′58.3″E / 46.874194°N 9.632861°E / 46.874194; 9.632861
Geography
Hochwang is located in Switzerland
Hochwang
Hochwang
Location in Switzerland
LocationGraubünden, Switzerland
Parent rangePlessur Alps

The Hochwang is a mountain of the Plessur Alps, located between the valleys of Schanfigg and Prättigau in the canton of Graubünden. With a height of 2,534 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit of the chain lying west of Durannapass. Several trails lead to its summit. The closest locality is Castiel.

References

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  1. ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Durannapass (2,117 m).
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