Martschenspitz

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Martschenspitz
Pizzo Stella
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Martschenspitz from Bosco/Gurin
Highest point
Elevation 2,688 m (8,819 ft)
Prominence 269 m (883 ft) [1]
Parent peak Wandfluhhorn
Coordinates 46°19′41.6″N08°27′36″E / 46.328222°N 8.46000°E / 46.328222; 8.46000 Coordinates: 46°19′41.6″N08°27′36″E / 46.328222°N 8.46000°E / 46.328222; 8.46000
Geography
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Martschenspitz
Location in the Alps
Location Ticino, Switzerland
Piedmont, Italy
Parent range Lepontine Alps

The Martschenspitz (also known as Pizzo Stella) is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps on the border between Switzerland and Italy. On its southern side it overlooks the pass Guriner Furggu. The closest locality is Bosco/Gurin in Ticino. Its summit is 2688m high, and is popular with mountain climbers. [2]

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References

  1. Swisstopo maps
  2. "Martschenspitz / Pizzo Stella 2688m". www.hikr.org. Retrieved 2017-08-03.