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Grenzchopf

Coordinates: 47°14′49″N 9°19′25″E / 47.24694°N 9.32361°E / 47.24694; 9.32361
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Grenzchopf
Highest point
Elevation2,193 m (7,195 ft)
Prominence108 m (354 ft)[1]
Parent peakSäntis
Coordinates47°14′49″N 9°19′25″E / 47.24694°N 9.32361°E / 47.24694; 9.32361
Geography
Grenzchopf is located in Switzerland
Grenzchopf
Grenzchopf
Location in Switzerland
LocationAppenzell Ausserrhoden/St. Gallen, Switzerland
Parent rangeAppenzell Alps

The Grenzchopf (2,193 m) is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the Schwägalp Pass on the border between the Swiss cantons of Appenzell Ausserrhoden and St. Gallen.

Located 2 kilometres west of the Säntis, the Grenzchopf is one of the highest summits of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden. It is also its southernmost point.

References

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  1. ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located at Tierwis (2,085 m).
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