Selun
Mountain in Switzerland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mountain in Switzerland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Selun is one of the peaks of the Churfirsten range, located in the Appenzell Alps. It lies between the valley of Toggenburg and Lake Walenstadt in the canton of St. Gallen. The summit is easily accessible by a trail on the northern side.
Selun | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,205 m (7,234 ft) |
Prominence | 158 m (518 ft)[1] |
Parent peak | Frümsel |
Coordinates | 47°9′10″N 9°15′20″E |
Geography | |
Location | St. Gallen, Switzerland |
Parent range | Churfirsten, Appenzell Alps |
The peak is named for the extended alpine pasture Selunalp to the peak's north-west, situated above c. 1700 m.[2] The name's etymology is uncertain, possibly from a *sellonem (Latin sella) "saddle".[3] Named for Selunalp is Johannes Seluner (c. 1828–1898) who was found in 1844 as a feral child living in Wildenmannlisloch cave.
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