| Plessur Alps | |
|---|---|
 Aroser Weisshorn (2,653m/8,704ft) | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Aroser Rothorn |
| Elevation | 2,985 m (9,793 ft) |
| Coordinates | 46°44′N9°38′E / 46.733°N 9.633°E /46.733; 9.633 |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Plessuralpen (German) |
| Geography | |
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| Country | Switzerland |
| State | Graubünden |
| Parent range | Western Rhaetian Alps |
| Topo map | Swiss Federal Office of Topographyswisstopo |
ThePlessur Alps are amountain range in theAlps of easternSwitzerland. They are considered to be part of theWestern Rhaetian Alps. They are named after the riverPlessur, which originates from the center of the ranges. The Plessur Alps are separated from theGlarus Alps in the west by theRhine valley; from theRätikon range in the north by theLandquart river valley (Prättigau); from theAlbula Alps in the south-east by theLandwasser river valley; from theOberhalbstein Alps in the south by theAlbula river valley.
The Plessur Alps are drained by the riversRhine,Plessur,Landwasser andLandquart. The ski resortArosa lies in the middle of the range.
Peaks of the Plessur Alps are theAroser Rothorn (highest, 2,985 m (9,793 ft)) andStätzer Horn (2,576 m (8,451 ft)).
Amountain pass in the Plessur Alps is theStrela Pass, fromDavos toLangwies, elevation 2,377 m (7,799 ft).
The chief peaks of the Plessur Alps are:
| Name | Height |
|---|---|
| Aroser Rothorn | 2,985 m (9,793 ft) |
| Sandhubel | 2,764 m (9,068 ft) |
| Valbellahorn | 2,764 m (9,068 ft) |
| Guggernell | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) |
| Älpliseehorn | 2,725 m (8,940 ft) |
| Schiahorn | 2,709 m (8,888 ft) |
| Strela | 2,636 m (8,648 ft) |
| Stelli | 2,622 m (8,602 ft) |
| Stätzer Horn | 2,576 m (8,451 ft) |
| Fulhorn | 2,529 m (8,297 ft) |
| Mattjisch Horn | 2,461 m (8,074 ft) |
| Gürgaletsch | 2,441 m (8,009 ft) |
| Cunggel | 2,413 m (7,917 ft) |
| Ful Berg | 2,395 m (7,858 ft) |
| Glattwang | 2,376 m (7,795 ft) |
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Mountain ranges of the WesternLimestone Alps according to theAVE | ||
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