Pizzo Centrale

#624 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Pizzo Centrale is a mountain in the Lepontine Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Uri and Ticino. At 2,999 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit overlooking Gotthard Pass from the east. Lago della Sella is located on its southern side. Over its northern side lies a glacier, named Ober Schatzfirn. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 9839 ftProminence: 1480 ftCoordinates: 46°34'41"N, 8°36'54"E

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TicinoSwitzerland

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Nearby attractions include: Schöllenen Gorge, Swiss Alps, Tomasee, Jugendherberge Hospental.

4.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Canyon
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Winter sport, Ski area
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Mountain lake and source of the Rhine
Tomasee
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3.6 miNW
Forts and castles
Jugendherberge Hospental, Hospental
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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lago Ritom
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1.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lago della Sella
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2.7 miSW
Natural attraction, Mountain, Park
Gotthard Pass, Airolo
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2.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gemsstock
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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lago di Lucendro
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