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Alvier (mountain)

Coordinates: 47°06′35.1″N 09°24′53.4″E / 47.109750°N 9.414833°E / 47.109750; 9.414833
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Alvier
Highest point
Elevation2,343 m (7,687 ft)
Prominence243 m (797 ft)[1]
Parent peakGamsberg
Coordinates47°06′35.1″N 09°24′53.4″E / 47.109750°N 9.414833°E / 47.109750; 9.414833
Geography
Alvier is located in Switzerland
Alvier
Alvier
Location in Switzerland
LocationSt. Gallen, Switzerland
Parent rangeAppenzell Alps

The Alvier (German pronunciation: [alˈfiːɐ̯] ) is a mountain in the Appenzell Alps, located halfway between Lake Walenstadt and the Rhine in the canton of St. Gallen. It is one of the main summits of the chain separating the valleys of the river Seez and the Rhine.

Although involving a long hike, the summit is easily accessible by trails from both sides.

References

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  1. ^ Swisstopo maps