Schiben
Schiben is a peak in Kerns, Obwalden and has an elevation of 2,669 metres. Schiben is situated nearby to the locality Stäfeli, as well as near Tannen.Places of Interest
Highlights include Rotsandnollen and Huetstock.
Rotsandnollen
Peak
Photo: Alpöhi, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Rotsandnollen is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located between Melchsee-Frutt and Engelberg in Central Switzerland. The summit is located on the border between the cantons of Nidwalden and Obwalden.
Huetstock
Peak
Photo: Alpöhi, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Huetstock is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located on the border between Nidwalden and Obwalden in Central Switzerland. It is located between the valleys of Melchtal and Engelberg, just north of the Rotsandnollen.
Graustock
Peak
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Graustock is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located south of Engelberg in Central Switzerland. The summit is one of the two tripoints between the cantons of Bern, Nidwalden and Obwalden. On the north side of the mountain lies the Trüebsee. Graustock is situated 3 km east of Schiben.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Melchsee-Frutt and Engelberg.
Melchsee-Frutt
Village
Photo: Cooper, Public domain.
Melchsee-Frutt is a mountain resort village in Switzerland. It is located near the lake Melchsee, in the municipality of Kerns, canton Obwalden. Melchsee-Frutt is situated 5 km southwest of Schiben.
Engelberg
Photo: Badener, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Engelberg is a village resort in Central Switzerland. It has been popular with visitors as a major mountain resort in Central Switzerland. Engelberg is visited today as much for skiing for its Alpine character.
Schiben
- Type: Peak with an elevation of 2,669 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Kerns, Obwalden, Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
46.79625° or 46° 47′ 47″ northLongitude
8.33183° or 8° 19′ 55″ eastElevation
2,669 metres (8,757 feet)Open location code
8FRCQ8WJ+FPGeoNames ID
6937043
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