Piz Nurschalas, Mountain summit in Surselva Region, Switzerland.
Piz Nurschalas, also known as Pazolastock, reaches an elevation of 2740 meters and stands between the municipalities of Andermatt and Tujetsch in Switzerland.
The mountain marks a geographical boundary between Uri, one of Switzerland's founding cantons, and Graubünden, reflecting centuries of territorial divisions in the Swiss Alps.
Local mountain huts near Piz Nurschalas serve traditional Swiss alpine dishes, representing the regional food traditions of both Uri and Graubünden cantons.
Multiple hiking trails connect to Piz Nurschalas from Oberalp Pass, offering routes of varying difficulty levels with clear signage and distance markers throughout the paths.
The summit position allows visitors to observe the source of the Rhine River at Lake Toma, marking the beginning point of one of Europe's major waterways.
Location: Surselva Region
Elevation above the sea: 2,740 m
GPS coordinates: 46.64778,8.65820
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:57
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