Walegg
Walegg is a peak in Wolfenschiessen, Nidwalden and has an elevation of 1,943 metres. Walegg is situated nearby to the locality Bannalp, as well as near Steini.Places of Interest
Highlights include Gross Walenstock and Rigidalstock.
Gross Walenstock
Peak
Photo: BraunW, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Gross Walenstock is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Nidwalden and Obwalden in Central Switzerland. On its northern side it overlooks the Bannalpsee.
Rigidalstock
Peak
Photo: Chris.urs-o, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Rigidalstock is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Nidwalden and Obwalden in Central Switzerland. It lies south of the Gross Walenstock. The closest locality is Engelberg on its southern side.
Bannalpsee
Photo: BraunW, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Bannalpsee is a reservoir in the municipality of Wolfenschiessen in the Swiss canton of Nidwalden. The reservoir's surface area is 16 hectares. The construction of the reservoir was decided in 1934 and completed in 1937.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Wolfenschiessen and Engelberg.
Wolfenschiessen
Village
Photo: Roland Zumbuehl, CC BY 3.0.
Wolfenschiessen is a village and municipality in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland. Besides the village of Wolfenschiessen itself, the municipality includes the settlements of Altzellen, Büren ob dem Bach, Dörfli, and Oberrickenbach, together with a large area of high alpine land, mountains, lakes, and glaciers. Wolfenschiessen is situated 4½ km north of Walegg.
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.
Wirzweli
Hamlet
Photo: Roland Zumbuehl, CC BY 3.0.
Wirzweli is a hamlet, which is situated 6 km northwest of Walegg.
Walegg
- Type: Peak with an elevation of 1,943 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Wolfenschiessen, Nidwalden, Canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
46.86773° or 46° 52′ 4″ northLongitude
8.41446° or 8° 24′ 52″ eastElevation
1,943 metres (6,375 feet)Open location code
8FRCVC97+3QGeoNames ID
6937522
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