Leistchamm
Mountain in Switzerland
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The Leistchamm (2,101 m [6,893 ft]) is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, located east of Amden in the canton of St. Gallen. It lies to the west of the Churfirsten range, overlooking the Lake Walen (Walensee).
| Leistchamm | |
|---|---|
View from the west side | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,101 m (6,893 ft) |
| Prominence | 149 m (489 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Hinterrugg |
| Coordinates | 47°08′45.5″N 9°12′48″E |
| Geography | |
  Leistchamm Location within Switzerland  Leistchamm Location within Canton of St. Gallen | |
| Location | St. Gallen |
Country | Switzerland |
| Parent range | Appenzell Alps |
The border of the cantonal districts of See-Gaster and Sarganserland runs along the mountain's crest. Quinten, a car-free village, is located below Leistchamm on the northern shore of Lake Walen. The Seerenbach Falls lie to the west of the mountain.
