Silberen

The Silberen (2,319 m [7,608 ft]) is a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, located east of the Pragel Pass in the canton of Schwyz, Switzerland. On its eastern side, the mountain overlooks the lake of Klöntal.

Silberen
Highest point
Elevation	2,319 m (7,608 ft)
Prominence	199 m (653 ft)[1]
Parent peak	Glärnisch
Coordinates	46°59′32″N 8°53′58″E
Geography
Silberen Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Silberen Location in the canton of Schwyz Show map of Canton of Schwyz
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Schwyz
Parent range	Schwyzer Alps

The summit consists of a large karstic plateau. Its name, meaning 'silver' in English, derives from the light color of the bare rock.

In winter, it is a popular mountain for ski touring.^[2]

See also

• List of mountains of the canton of Schwyz