Gamsberg

Gamsberg
Gamsberg
	The north side
Highest point
Elevation	2,384 m (7,822 ft)
Prominence	1,357 m (4,452 ft) [1]
Isolation	11.5 km (7.1 mi) [2]
Parent peak	Säntis
Coordinates	47°08′07.3″N9°22′28.2″E / 47.135361°N 9.374500°E Coordinates: 47°08′07.3″N9°22′28.2″E / 47.135361°N 9.374500°E
Geography
	Gamsberg Location in Switzerland
Location	St. Gallen, Switzerland
Parent range	Appenzell Alps

Last updated April 03, 2019

The Gamsberg is a mountain in the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the region of Walenstadt in the canton of St. Gallen. Located in the Alvier group it is the culminating point of the range lying between Lake Walenstadt and Toggenburg.

A mountain is a large landform that rises above the surrounding land in a limited area, usually in the form of a peak. A mountain is generally steeper than a hill. Mountains are formed through tectonic forces or volcanism. These forces can locally raise the surface of the earth. Mountains erode slowly through the action of rivers, weather conditions, and glaciers. A few mountains are isolated summits, but most occur in huge mountain ranges.

The Appenzell Alps are a mountain range in Switzerland on the northern edge of the Alps. They extend into the cantons of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden and St. Gallen and are bordered by the Glarus Alps to the west and the Rätikon to the south-east.

Walenstadt Place in St. Gallen, Switzerland

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The summit is relatively difficult to access. There is no trail leading to the top.

Not to be confused with the mountain of the same name in Namibia.

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References

↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Wildhaus Pass (1,027 m).
↑ Retrieved from Google Earth. The nearest point of higher elevation is south of the Altmann.

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[1] Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Wildhaus Pass (1,027 m).

[2] Retrieved from Google Earth. The nearest point of higher elevation is south of the Altmann.