Igl Compass, Mountain summit in Albula Region, Switzerland
Igl Compass is a 3015-metre summit of the Kesch group in the Albula Alps, standing on the municipality of Bergün/Bravuogn; the border with La Punt Chamues-ch runs 87 metres east of the top. It is built of dark Lias slate holding deformed belemnites and ammonites. The Albulatal bounds it to the south, the Val Zavretta to the northwest.
This peak has long served as a boundary marker between two municipalities, with the border running 87 meters east of the summit. This geographical role established it as a known reference point in the regional landscape.
The name comes from Romansh language, where 'Igl' means 'the' as spoken in this valley community. Local people recognize this peak as a landmark within their mountain landscape.
Hikers approach this summit along several routes that meet at a mountain pass before the final climb. The western approach is rated as difficulty level T2 and needs standard hiking boots.
The summit lies entirely in Bergün/Bravuogn, yet the municipal border with La Punt Chamues-ch passes only 87 metres east of the top. The neighbouring Piz Üertsch, 3,267 m, stands 1.3 km to the southwest.
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