Pfannenstock, Alpine summit in Schwyz, Switzerland
Pfannenstock is an Alpine peak in the Schwyzer Alps reaching 2,573 meters above sea level. The surrounding terrain displays distinctive limestone formations shaped between the Muota and Linth valleys.
The summit was documented in early Alpine records as an important geographical reference point between canton boundaries. Its role as a landmark has remained consistent throughout the centuries.
Local mountaineering groups organize regular expeditions to Pfannenstock as part of the traditional Three-Day Bisistaler Route through the Swiss Alpine passages.
The summit is accessible via marked trails from Schwarzenbach, though the routes involve significant elevation changes. The Glattalphütte provides shelter for hikers planning to traverse multiple peaks in the region.
The mountain's winter room at Glattalphütte provides shelter for travelers attempting the complete traverse of multiple peaks in the southeastern Schwyz region.
Location: Schwyz
Elevation above the sea: 2,572 m
GPS coordinates: 46.96159,8.91168
Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:29
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