Glogn
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Glogn German: Glenner | |
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Native name | Glogn (German) |
Location | |
Country | Switzerland |
Canton | The Grisons |
Cities | Ilanz |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Alp Scharboda, Piz Terri |
• coordinates | 46°36′7″N 9°4′8″E / 46.60194°N 9.06889°E |
• elevation | 2,500 m (8,200 ft) |
Mouth | |
• location | Confluence with Vorderrhein at Ilanz |
• coordinates | 46°46′36″N 9°12′44″E / 46.77667°N 9.21222°E |
• elevation | 688 m (2,257 ft) |
Length | 30.7 km (19.1 mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Vorderrhein→ Rhine→ North Sea |
Tributaries | |
• right | Valser Rhine |
The Glogn (
Surselva District
in 2001.
The river rises near the border with
Vals Rhine flows into the Glogn. After a few more kilometers, the Glogn flows into the Vorderrhein at Ilanz
. In the upper reaches of the river has cut a deep gorge, which has uncovered black shale in a few places. During the snow melt and after rains the river water is usually dark gray.
External links
- Media related to Glenner at Wikimedia Commons
- Online river guide at kajaktour.de