The Rawil Pass (el. 2429 m.) ( German: ''Rawilpass'') is a high

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across the western

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, connecting Lenk in the

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and Anzère or Crans Montana in the canton of

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. The pass lies between the Wildhorn on the west and the Wildstrubel on the east. Lac de Tseuzier is located south of the pass.

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List of Alpine passes in switzerland
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