Mürtschenstock

For other uses of Fulen, see Fulen (disambiguation). For other uses of Ruchen, see Ruchen (disambiguation). For other uses of Stock, see Stock (disambiguation).

Mürtschenstock
The Mürtschenstock seen from the Pfannenstiel (west side), from left (north) to right (south) the peaks Stock, Fulen, and Ruchen (highest)
Highest point
Peak	Ruchen
Elevation	2,441 m (8,009 ft)
Prominence	601 m (1,972 ft)
Coordinates	47°4′10.4″N 9°8′41.3″E
Geography
Mürtschenstock Location within Switzerland Mürtschenstock Location within Canton of Glarus Mürtschenstock Location within Alps
Location	Glarus Nord, Glarus
Country	Switzerland
Parent range	Glarus Alps
Topo map	Swiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo

The Mürtschenstock is a mountain massif of the Glarus Alps in the canton of Glarus overlooking Lake Walen (Walensee) and the Linth Valley. It is composed of several summits, of which the highest, named Ruchen, has an elevation of 2,441 metres (8,009 ft) above sea level. The two other main summits are the Fulen (2,410 m [7,910 ft]) and the Stock (2,390 m [7,840 ft]).

View of the Mürtschenstock from across the Walensee (north side)

See also

• List of mountains of the canton of Glarus

External links

• Media related to Mürtschenstock at Wikimedia Commons
• Mürtschenstock on Hikr
• Mürtschenstock crossing