Speer (mountain)

Speer
View from Lake Zurich
Highest point
Elevation	1,951 m (6,401 ft)
Prominence	535 m (1,755 ft)
Isolation	7.8 kilometres (4.8 mi)
Parent peak	Gamsberg, Chüemettler
Coordinates	47°11′08″N 9°07′22″E / 47.18556°N 9.12278°E / 47.18556; 9.12278Coordinates: 47°11′08″N 9°07′22″E / 47.18556°N 9.12278°E / 47.18556; 9.12278
Geography
Speer Location in Switzerland
Location	St. Gallen, Switzerland
Parent range	Appenzell Alps
Climbing
Easiest route	Trail

The Speer (1,951 m) is a mountain in the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the region between Lake Zurich and Lake Walenstadt in the canton of St. Gallen.

Being easily accessible, the summit is popular for its panoramic view of the Alps from central to eastern Switzerland. The ascent, however, involves a few hours of hiking.