The Gonzen (1,830 m) is a
mountain
A mountain is an elevated portion of the Earth's crust, generally with steep sides that show significant exposed bedrock. Although definitions vary, a mountain may differ from a plateau in having a limited summit area, and is usually highe ...
of the
Appenzell Alps
The Appenzell Alps (german: Appenzeller Alpen) are a mountain range in Switzerland on the northern edge of the Alps. They extend into the cantons of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden and St. Gallen and are bordered by the Glarus Alps ...
, overlooking the
Rhine Valley
), Surselva, Graubünden, Switzerland
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, source2_location = Paradies Glacier, Graubünden, Switzerland
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at
Sargans
Sargans is a municipality in the ''Wahlkreis'' (constituency) of Sarganserland in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.
Sargans is known for its castle, which dates from before the founding of the Swiss Confederation in 1291. Sargans was al ...
, in the canton of
St. Gallen
, neighboring_municipalities = Eggersriet, Gaiserwald, Gossau, Herisau (AR), Mörschwil, Speicher (AR), Stein (AR), Teufen (AR), Untereggen, Wittenbach
, twintowns = Liberec (Czech Republic)
, website = ...
. It lies at the southeastern end of the
Alvier
The Alvier is a mountain stream in Vorarlberg, Austria.
The Alvier flows through the Brandnertal passing through the municipalities of Brand, Vorarlberg, Brand and Bürs, where it discharges into the Ill (Vorarlberg), Ill.
The waters have creat ...
group.
The summit of the Gonzen can be reached via a trail on the northern side.
References
External links
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Gonzen on Hikr
Mountains of the Alps
Mountains of Switzerland
Mountains of the canton of St. Gallen
Appenzell Alps
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