Hohgrat

Coordinates: 47°23′07.5″N 08°57′58″E / 47.385417°N 8.96611°E / 47.385417; 8.96611
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Hohgrat
On the summit
Highest point
Elevation996 m (3,268 ft)
Prominence106 m (348 ft)[1]
Parent peakHörnli
ListingCanton high point
Coordinates47°23′07.5″N 08°57′58″E / 47.385417°N 8.96611°E / 47.385417; 8.96611
Geography
Hohgrat is located in Switzerland
Hohgrat
Hohgrat
Location in Switzerland
LocationThurgau/St. Gallen, Switzerland
Parent rangeAppenzell Alps

The Hohgrat (also known as Groot) is a mountain located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Thurgau and St. Gallen. Reaching a height of 996 metres 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.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located near Holestei at 890 metres.

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