Hohgrat

Hohgrat
Highest point
Elevation	996 m (3,268 ft)
Prominence	106 m (348 ft)[1]
Parent peak	Hörnli
Listing	Canton high point
Coordinates	47°23′07.5″N 08°57′58″E / 47.385417°N 8.96611°E / 47.385417; 8.96611
Geography
Hohgrat Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Hohgrat Location in the canton of St. Gallen Show map of Canton of St. Gallen Hohgrat Location in the canton of Thurgau Show map of Canton of Thurgau
Location	Thurgau/St. Gallen
Country	Switzerland
Parent range	Appenzell Alps

On the summit

The Hohgrat, also known as Grat, is a mountain located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Thurgau (municipality of Fischingen) and St. Gallen (municipality of Mosnang, Toggenburg). Reaching a height of 996 metres (3,268 ft) above sea level, it is the highest point of the canton of Thurgau.

The mountain is densely forested, except the eastern (St. Gallen) side, which includes some limestone cliffs.

See also

• List of mountains of the canton of St. Gallen

References

1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located near Holestei at 890 metres (2,920 ft).

External links

Media related to Grat at Wikimedia Commons

• Hohgrat on Hikr
• Canton Thurgau - Geographic Location