Ricken Pass
Ricken Pass | |
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Elevation | 790 m (2,592 ft) |
Location | Switzerland |
Coordinates | 47°16′7″N 9°2′55″E / 47.26861°N 9.04861°ECoordinates: 47°16′7″N 9°2′55″E / 47.26861°N 9.04861°E |
The Ricken Pass is a mountain pass in the canton of St. Gallen in eastern Switzerland. At a maximum altitude of 790 metres (2,590 ft), it connects the Linth valley and the Toggenburg.[1]
The pass is crossed by a road, which has a maximum gradient of 9%. The Ricken Tunnel, an 8.6 kilometres (5.3 mi) long rail tunnel, runs under the pass.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b map.geo.admin.ch (Map). Swiss Confederation. Retrieved 2013-06-20.
Categories:
- Mountain passes of Switzerland
- Mountain passes of the canton of St. Gallen
- Toggenburg
- Canton of St. Gallen geography stubs