Schnittlauchinsel

The Schnittlauchinsel (German, lit. "chives island") is an island in the Walensee, located in the Canton of St. Gallen. It is the only island in the lake and among the largest in the canton of St. Gallen. The island has a length of 80 metres and a maximum width of 20 metres. Its highest point is 420 metres above sea level, only 1 metre above lake level (419 m). The minimum distance from the shore is about 320 metres.

Schnittlauchinsel

View from the west
Schnittlauchinsel Location in Switzerland
Geography
Location	Walensee
Highest elevation	420 m (1380 ft)
Administration
Switzerland
Canton	St. Gallen
District	Sarganserland

Politically, the island belongs to the municipality of Quarten in the district of Sarganserland.

See also

• List of islands of Switzerland

References

• Swisstopo topographic maps

External links

• Schnittlauchinsel on MySwitzerland.com
• Schnittlauchinsel on Heidiland.com (German)

47°07′06″N 9°17′16″E