Pizzo Centrale (Uri/Ticino, Switzerland)

Pizzo Centrale is a mountain in the Lepontine Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Uri and Ticino. At 2,999 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit overlooking Gotthard Pass from the east. Lago della Sella is located on its southern side. Over its northern side lies a glacier, named Ober Schatzfirn.

The summit can be reached by experienced hikers via a trail starting at Lago della Sella.

Gloggentürmli

Characteristic notch that connects the Guspistal valley with the Lago della Sella basin. The German name of the saddle, Gloggentürmli, clearly refers to the turrets that characterise it; the highest, vertical rock needle is approx. 10 m high. From this passage you can reach the elevation on the ridge called Sellabödeli, which provides access to Pizzo Centrale.