Speer (mountain)

Speer
View from Lake Zurich
Highest point
Elevation	1,951 m (6,401 ft)
Prominence	535 m (1,755 ft)[1]
Parent peak	Gamsberg, Chüemettler
Coordinates	47°11′08″N 9°07′22″E / 47.18556°N 9.12278°E / 47.18556; 9.12278
Geography
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Location	Canton of St. Gallen
Country	Switzerland
Parent range	Appenzell Alps
Climbing
Easiest route	Trail

The Speer is a mountain in the Appenzell Alps with an elevation of 1,951 metres (6,401 ft), located in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. It is situated between the Toggenburg valley, the Linth Plain, and Lake Zurich, overlooking the region between Lake Zurich and Lake Walen.

Being easily accessible (e.g. from Amden), the summit is popular for its panoramic view of the Alps and Prealps from central to eastern Switzerland. The ascent, however, involves a few hours of hiking.

Nearby mountains are the Federispitz and Mattstock.

See also

• List of mountains of the canton of St. Gallen

References

1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Hinter Höhi (1,416 m).

External links

• Media related to Speer at Wikimedia Commons
• Speer on Summitpost
• Speer on Hikr