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کوه سنتیس
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At above sea level, Säntis () is the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif of northeastern Switzerland. It is also the culminating point of the whole Appenzell Alps, between Lake Walen and Lake Constance. Shared by three cantons, the mountain is a highly visible landmark thanks to its exposed northerly position within the Alpstein massif. As a consequence, houses called Säntisblick (English: Säntis view) can be found in regions as far away as the Black Forest in Germany. Säntis is among the most prominent summits in the Alps and the most prominent summit in Europe with an observation deck on

Key facts

Mountain.name
Säntis
Mountain.photo
Säntis mountain by sunset.jpg
Mountain.photo_size
285
Mountain.photo_caption
Aerial view of Säntis
Mountain.elevation_m
2502
Mountain.prominence_m
2021
Mountain.prominence_ref
(#13 in the Alps)
Mountain.isolation_km
25.7
Mountain.map
Alps#Switzerland#Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden#Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden#Canton of St. Gallen
Mountain.map_caption
Location in the Alps##Location in Switzerland##Location in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden##Location in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden##Location in the canton of St. Gallen
Mountain.listing
Canton high pointUltra
Mountain.country
Switzerland
Mountain.subdivision1_type
Cantons of
Mountain.parent
Appenzell Alps

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