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| name=Plessur Alps |
| name=Plessur Alps |
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| native_name ={{native name|de|Plessuralpen}} |
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| topo = Swiss Federal Office of Topography [[swisstopo]] |
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| photo_caption=[[Aroser Weisshorn]] (2,653m/8,704ft) |
| photo_caption=[[Aroser Weisshorn]] (2,653m/8,704ft) |
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| country=Switzerland |country1= |
| country = Switzerland |country1= |
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| state=Graubünden | state1= |
| state = Graubünden | state1= |
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| parent = Western Rhaetian Alps |
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| highest=[[Aroser Rothorn]] |
| highest=[[Aroser Rothorn]] |
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| elevation_m=2985 |
| elevation_m = 2985 |
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|coordinates = {{coord|46|44|N|9|38|E|type:mountain_scale:100000|format=dms|display=inline,title}} |
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| lat_d=46|lat_m=44|lat_s=|lat_NS=N |
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| map_image = Karte Plessur-Alpen.png |
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| long_d=9|long_m=38|long_s=|long_EW=E |
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| map_caption=Plessur Alps <br /><small>The borders of the range according to<br />[[Alpine Club classification of the Eastern Alps]]</small> |
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| map=| map_caption=Location of the Plessur Range |
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The '''Plessur Alps''' are a [[mountain range]] in the [[Alps]] of eastern [[Switzerland]]. They are considered to be part of the [[ |
The '''Plessur Alps''' are a [[mountain range]] in the [[Alps]] of eastern [[Switzerland]]. They are considered to be part of the [[Western Rhaetian Alps]]. They are named after the river [[Plessur (river)|Plessur]], which originates from the center of the ranges. The Plessur Alps are separated from the [[Glarus Alps]] in the west by the [[Rhine]] valley; from the [[Rätikon]] range in the north by the [[Landquart (river)|Landquart]] river valley ([[Prättigau]]); from the [[Albula Alps]] in the south-east by the [[Landwasser]] river valley; from the [[Oberhalbstein Alps]] in the south by the [[Albula (river)|Albula]] river valley. |
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The Plessur Alps are drained by the rivers [[Rhine]], [[Plessur (river)|Plessur]], [[Landwasser]] and [[Landquart (river)|Landquart]]. The ski resort [[Arosa]] lies in the middle of the range. |
The Plessur Alps are drained by the rivers [[Rhine]], [[Plessur (river)|Plessur]], [[Landwasser]] and [[Landquart (river)|Landquart]]. The ski resort [[Arosa]] lies in the middle of the range. |
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Peaks of the Plessur Alps are the [[Aroser Rothorn]] (highest, |
Peaks of the Plessur Alps are the [[Aroser Rothorn]] (highest, {{convert|2985|m|abbr=on}}) and [[Stätzer Horn]] ({{convert|2576|m|abbr=on}}). |
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A [[mountain pass]] in the Plessur Alps is the [[Strela Pass]], from [[Davos]] to [[Langwies]], elevation |
A [[mountain pass]] in the Plessur Alps is the [[Strela Pass]], from [[Davos]] to [[Langwies]], elevation {{convert|2377|m|abbr=on}}. |
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==Peaks== |
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The chief peaks of the Plessur Alps are: |
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! align=left | Name |
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| [[Aroser Rothorn]] |
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| {{convert|2985|m|abbr=on}} |
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| [[Sandhubel]] |
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| {{convert|2764|m|abbr=on}} |
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| [[Valbellahorn]] |
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| {{convert|2764|m|abbr=on}} |
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| [[Guggernell]] |
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| {{convert|2744|m|abbr=on}} |
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| [[Älpliseehorn]] |
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| {{convert|2725|m|abbr=on}} |
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| [[Schiahorn]] |
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| {{convert|2709|m|abbr=on}} |
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| [[Strela (mountain)|Strela]] |
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| {{convert|2636|m|abbr=on}} |
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| [[Stelli]] |
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| {{convert|2622|m|abbr=on}} |
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| [[Stätzer Horn]] |
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| {{convert|2576|m|abbr=on}} |
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| [[Fulhorn]] |
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| {{convert|2529|m|abbr=on}} |
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| [[Mattjisch Horn]] |
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| {{convert|2461|m|abbr=on}} |
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| [[Gürgaletsch]] |
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| {{convert|2441|m|abbr=on}} |
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| [[Cunggel]] |
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| {{convert|2413|m|abbr=on}} |
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| [[Ful Berg]] |
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| {{convert|2395|m|abbr=on}} |
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| [[Glattwang]] |
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| {{convert|2376|m|abbr=on}} |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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*[[Swiss Alps]] |
*[[Swiss Alps]] |
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*[[Amselflue]] |
*[[Amselflue]] |
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*[[Casanna]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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{{Western Limestone Alps}} |
{{Western Limestone Alps}} |
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[[Category:Mountain ranges of the Alps]] |
[[Category:Mountain ranges of the Alps]] |
Latest revision as of 15:39, 10 January 2022
Plessur Alps | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Aroser Rothorn |
Elevation | 2,985 m (9,793 ft) |
Coordinates | 46°44′N 9°38′E / 46.733°N 9.633°E |
Naming | |
Native name | Plessuralpen (German) |
Geography | |
Country | Switzerland |
State | Graubünden |
Parent range | Western Rhaetian Alps |
Topo map | Swiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo |
The Plessur Alps are a mountain range in the Alps of eastern Switzerland. They are considered to be part of the Western Rhaetian Alps. They are named after the river Plessur, which originates from the center of the ranges. The Plessur Alps are separated from the Glarus Alps in the west by the Rhine valley; from the Rätikon range in the north by the Landquart river valley (Prättigau); from the Albula Alps in the south-east by the Landwasser river valley; from the Oberhalbstein Alps in the south by the Albula river valley.
The Plessur Alps are drained by the rivers Rhine, Plessur, Landwasser and Landquart. The ski resort Arosa lies in the middle of the range.
Peaks of the Plessur Alps are the Aroser Rothorn (highest, 2,985 m (9,793 ft)) and Stätzer Horn (2,576 m (8,451 ft)).
A mountain pass in the Plessur Alps is the Strela Pass, from Davos to Langwies, elevation 2,377 m (7,799 ft).
Peaks
[edit]The chief peaks of the Plessur Alps are:
Name | Height |
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Aroser Rothorn | 2,985 m (9,793 ft) |
Sandhubel | 2,764 m (9,068 ft) |
Valbellahorn | 2,764 m (9,068 ft) |
Guggernell | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) |
Älpliseehorn | 2,725 m (8,940 ft) |
Schiahorn | 2,709 m (8,888 ft) |
Strela | 2,636 m (8,648 ft) |
Stelli | 2,622 m (8,602 ft) |
Stätzer Horn | 2,576 m (8,451 ft) |
Fulhorn | 2,529 m (8,297 ft) |
Mattjisch Horn | 2,461 m (8,074 ft) |
Gürgaletsch | 2,441 m (8,009 ft) |
Cunggel | 2,413 m (7,917 ft) |
Ful Berg | 2,395 m (7,858 ft) |
Glattwang | 2,376 m (7,795 ft) |
Gallery
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Lake near Arosa
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Valley of Lenzerheide
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Parpaner Rothorn (right)
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Summit of Lenzer Horn
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- Swisstopo maps