Hochwang | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,534 m (8,314 ft) |
Prominence | 417 m (1,368 ft)[1] |
Parent peak | Aroser Rothorn |
Listing | Alpine mountains 2500-2999 m |
Coordinates | 46°52′27.1″N 9°37′58.3″E / 46.874194°N 9.632861°E |
Geography | |
Location | Graubünden, Switzerland |
Parent range | Plessur Alps |
The Hochwang is a mountain of the Plessur Alps, located between the valleys of Schanfigg and Prättigau in the canton of Graubünden. With a height of 2,534 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit of the chain lying west of Durannapass. Several trails lead to its summit. The closest locality is Castiel.