The Schärhorn is a mountain in the Glarus Alps near Klausen Pass. The highest summit is named Gross Schärhorn (3,297 m) while a second summit is named Chli Schärhorn (3,232 m). The mountain overlooks the valley of Schächental to the north side, and the Hüfifirn to the southeast, which finally leads to the Maderanertal to the southwest. Both valleys are located in the canton of Uri.

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Schärhorn
The Gross Schärhorn (white peak) and the Bocktschingelgrat to its right from the start of the Maderanertal
Highest point
Peak	Gross Schärhorn
Elevation	3,294 m (10,807 ft)
Prominence	514 m (1,686 ft)[1]
Parent peak	Tödi
Listing	Alpine mountains above 3000 m
Coordinates	46°49′37″N 8°49′45″E
Geography
Schärhorn Location in Switzerland
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Uri
Parent range	Glarus Alps
Topo map	Swiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo

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