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Record SL-463899 · Wikidata Q16656

Etzel

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Elevation
1,098 m
3,602 ft
Prominence
148 m
Isolation
Coordinates
47.1775° N, 8.7676° E
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Description

Wikipedia

The Etzel is a mountain on the south side of Lake Zurich in Switzerland. Although its elevation, of 1,098 metres (3,602 ft), is relatively modest, it is notable for its aspect when viewed from the lake and its surroundings. It is also well known for its views over Lake Zurich (including the Seedamm near Rapperswil), Lake Sihl and the Prealps and Alps. There is a mountain inn at the summit. The mountain forms part of the Schwyzer Alps mountain range, and lies in the canton of Schwyz. Its summit and slopes are divided between the municipalities of Feusisberg, which lies to the north, and Einsiedeln, which lies to the south.

Best months

Rows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.

Neighbouring summits

Name Elevation Bearing Distance
Hirzenstein 920 m S 169° 2.0 km
Höchi 514 m NW 323° 3.4 km
Altberg 930 m SW 225° 3.7 km
Horgenberg 930 m S 195° 3.7 km
Höhronen 1,229 m SW 247° 4.0 km
Stöcklichrüz 1,247 m SE 117° 4.5 km

Routes of ascent

Route Network Distance Difficulty
Büel - Etzel Kulm lwn 4.6 km
Milten - Etzel Kulm lwn 2.8 km
Strickli - Etzel Kulm lwn 1.3 km
St. Meinrad - Etzel Kulm lwn 2.2 km