Fulen, Mountain peak in Schwyz Alps, Switzerland
Fulen is a mountain peak in the Schwyz Alps situated between the cantons of Schwyz and Uri, positioned east of Lake Lucerne. The summit offers views across the surrounding alpine landscape and terrain.
The region around Fulen was part of the cantons of Schwyz and Uri from medieval times, with alpine routes shaped by centuries of local use and development. These pathways connected settlements and remained important for regional travel and trade.
The mountain paths of Fulen represent traditional Swiss Alpine routes, connecting the communities of Muotathal and Unterschächen through generations.
Fulen lies on the cantonal border between Schwyz and Uri, on the ridge between Muotathal and Unterschächen, east of Lake Lucerne. The summit is 2,490 m according to English sources and 2,491 m in the Chinese article, so allow for the higher figure. The Chinese article gives average annual rainfall of 2,385 mm, so rain gear matters more than fine-weather clothing.
The mountain maintains an isolation distance of 1.5 kilometers from its nearest higher neighbor, Chaiserstock, which rises to 2,515 meters.
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