Rätikon
| Rätikon | |
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Schesaplana |
| Elevation | 2,964 m (9,724 ft) |
| Coordinates | 47°3′14″N 9°42′46″E / 47.05389°N 9.71278°E |
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| Countries | Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein |
| States | Vorarlberg and Graubünden |
| Range coordinates | 47°3′N 9°45′E / 47.050°N 9.750°ECoordinates: 47°3′N 9°45′E / 47.050°N 9.750°E |
| Parent range | Central Eastern Alps |
| Borders on | Silvretta, Verwall Alps, Plessur Range and Appenzell Alps |
| Topo map | Swiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo |
The Rätikon is a mountain range of the Central Eastern Alps, located at the border between Vorarlberg, Liechtenstein and Graubünden. It is the geological border between the Eastern and Western Alps and stretches from the Montafon as far as the Rhine. In the south, the Prättigau is its limit, in the north the Walgau. In the east, it borders the Silvretta groups.
The classification of the Rätikon to the central Eastern Alps is based solely on geographic-geological traditions. Large parts of the Rätikon consist of sedimentary rocks (limestones). From the geological point of view, the north-west Rätikon is assigned to the Northern Limestone Alps, while the South-West Rätikon belongs to the Bündner schist/ Bündner slate of the Western Alps.
Its chief peaks are:
For a list of passes see Passes of the Silvretta and Rätikon Ranges.
A multiday hike that follows a big portion of the Rätikon chain on its southern side is called "Prättigauer Höhenweg".
The Rätikon is adjacent to the following other mountain groups in the Alps:
Through the many mountains, the Rätikon is a first class area for all alpine sports such as hiking, skiing (including freeriding), cross-country skiing, mountain biking, etc. The position of the mountain chain allows for beautiful views and panoramic views. The cableways allow the ascent and descent to be shortened and only high-altitude hiking trails to be made.
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