Bürglen (Albis)
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The Bürglen (915 m) is the highest mountain of the Albis, a wooded range stretching west of Lake Zurich in the Swiss canton of Zurich. It is located between Hausen am Albis and the valley of the Sihl.
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Bürglen | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 915 m (3,002 ft) |
Prominence | 375 m (1,230 ft)[1] |
Parent peak | Wildspitz |
Isolation | 11.0 km (6.8 mi)[2] |
Listing | Prominent mountains of Switzerland |
Coordinates | 47°15′28″N 8°32′14″E |
Geography | |
Location | Zurich, Switzerland |
Parent range | Albis |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Trail |
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The mountain is entirely traversed by a trail running along the crest. South of the Bürglen is the slightly lower summit of the Albishorn (909 m), where there is a panoramic restaurant.