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Gonzen

Coordinates: 47°4′3″N 9°26′2″E / 47.06750°N 9.43389°E / 47.06750; 9.43389
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Gonzen
The south face seen from Sargans
Highest point
Elevation1,830 m (6,000 ft)
Prominence162 m (531 ft)[1]
Parent peakGamsberg
Coordinates47°4′3″N 9°26′2″E / 47.06750°N 9.43389°E / 47.06750; 9.43389
Geography
Gonzen is located in Switzerland
Gonzen
Gonzen
Location in Switzerland
LocationSt. Gallen, Switzerland
Parent rangeAppenzell Alps
Climbing
Easiest routeTrail

The Gonzen (1,830 m) is a mountain of the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the Rhine Valley at Sargans, in the canton of St. Gallen. It lies at the southeastern end of the Alvier group.

The summit of the Gonzen can be reached via a trail on the northern side.

References

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  1. ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located north of the summit at 1,668 metres.
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