Vorder Glärnisch
Mountain in Switzerland
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The Vorder Glärnisch (lit. 'Anterior Glärnisch') is a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, overlooking the valley of the Linth above the town of Glarus in the canton of Glarus, Switzerland. Its summit is at 2,327 metres (7,635 ft) above sea level.
| Vorder Glärnisch | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,327 m (7,635 ft) |
| Prominence | 267 m (876 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Glärnisch |
| Coordinates | 47°01′19″N 9°02′28″E |
| Geography | |
  Vorder Glärnisch Location within Switzerland  Vorder Glärnisch Location within Canton of Glarus | |
Country | Switzerland |
| Glarus | |
| Parent range | Schwyzer Alps |
It lies north-east of the higher Glärnisch (2,914 m [9,560 ft]). Unlike its higher neighbour, the Vorder Glärnisch can be ascended via a trail, which is on its north-west side.
