Spitzmeilen

Northwest side of the Spitzmeilen from from Wissmilen

The Spitzmeilen is a 2,501 m above sea level. M. high mountain in the Glarus Alps. It lies on the border of the Swiss cantons of Glarus and St. Gallen.

The Spitzmeilen is known for its imposing form, the actual summit Stock rises as a steep rock tooth from the underlying slopes. The summit consists of brown Liaskalk.

In the immediate north-west of the neighborhood is with 2'483 meters above sea level. M. somewhat lower Wissmilen, which over the Wissmilenpass on the Magerrain ( 2,524 m above sea level. M. ) leads over. All three are located on the northern edge of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Tectonic Sardona.

North of the Spitzmeilen is the Flumserberg ski resort from where the summit can be climbed as a day trip. As a starting point for the commission can also at 2,087 m above sea level. M. lying Spitzmeilenhütte (SAC ) are used. Another access is from the Glarus side, located at the Sernftal Engi. The key point in the ascent of the steep rocky peaks, which through a gully ( gully ) is achieved in the east side. This easy climbing ( Difficulty I-II ) is required. In winter, the Spitzmeilen is a popular destination for ski tour.