Record SL-463187 · Wikidata Q670246
Gross Ruchen
No list classifications
Elevation
3,138
m
10,295 ft
Prominence
397 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
46.8101° N,
8.7747° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaThe Gross Ruchen is a mountain in the Glarus Alps, overlooking the Brunnital south of Unterschächen in the canton of Uri. It is located between the higher Gross Windgallen on the west and the Chli Ruchen on the east. The north face is very steep and is linked with that of the Gross Windgällen. On the east flanks is the Ruchenfirn, a glacier lying between 2,600 and 3,100 metres.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruchennadel | 3,022 m | S 164° | 0.2 km |
| Alpgnofer Stock | 2,764 m | SE 121° | 1.0 km |
| Chanzeli | 2,823 m | NE 54° | 1.1 km |
| Pucher | 2,932 m | W 255° | 1.2 km |
| Gwasmet | 2,842 m | W 256° | 1.5 km |
| Eggen | 2,454 m | SE 116° | 1.5 km |