The Wildspitz is the highest summit of the Rossberg, a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Zug and Schwyz. Reaching a height of 1,580 metres (5,180 ft) above sea level, it is the highest summit in the canton of Zug.

Rossberg
The west side
Highest point
PeakWildspitz
Elevation1,580 m (5,180 ft)
Prominence780 m (2,560 ft)[1]
Isolation7.3 km (4.5 mi)[2]
ListingCanton high point
Coordinates47°5′3.1″N 8°34′39.9″E / 47.084194°N 8.577750°E / 47.084194; 8.577750
Geography
Rossberg is located in Switzerland
Rossberg
Rossberg
Location in Switzerland
Rossberg is located in Canton of Schwyz
Rossberg
Rossberg
Location in the canton of Schwyz
Rossberg is located in Canton of Zug
Rossberg
Rossberg
Location in the canton of Zug
Country
Switzerland
Schwyz and Zug
Parent rangeSchwyzer Alps
Topo mapSwiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo

The Wildspitz is surrounded by three lakes: Lake Zug, Lake Lauerz and Lake Ägeri.

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References

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  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located north of Sattel at 800 metres.
  2. Retrieved from Google Earth. The nearest point of higher elevation is east of the Rigi.
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