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Galenstock
Galenstock. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

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The Galenstock (3,586 m) is the fourth highest mountain in the Urner Alps in Switzerland. Its summit ridge lies on the border between the cantons of Uri and the Valais.

It was first climbed by Eduard Desor, Daniel Dollfuss Sr., and Daniel Dollfuss Jr., with guides H. Währen, M. Bannholzer, P. Brigger and H. Jaun on 18 August 1845.

Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.

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