Chessel
Chessel is a peak in Isenthal, Uri and has an elevation of 1,883 metres. Chessel is situated nearby to the locality Oberegg, as well as near Bühlrüti.Places of Interest
Highlights include Hoh Brisen and Brisen.
Hoh Brisen
Peak
Photo: Caumasee, Public domain.
The Hoh Brisen is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Nidwalden and Uri, in Central Switzerland. With an altitude of 2,413 metres above sea level, the Hoh Brisen is the highest summit of the subrange north of the Sinsgäuer Schonegg pass.
Brisen
Peak
Photo: Testexperte, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Brisen is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Nidwalden and Uri, in Central Switzerland. It is located near the slightly higher Hoh Brisen. The western ridge named Haldigrat is the easiest way to the summit.
Schwalmis
Peak
Photo: Caumasee, Public domain.
The Schwalmis is a mountain of the Urner Alps, overlooking Lake Lucerne in Central Switzerland. Its 2,246-metre-high summit lies on the border between the cantons of Nidwalden and Uri. Schwalmis is situated 3 km north of Chessel.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Wolfenschiessen and Emmetten.
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 7 km west of Chessel.
Emmetten
Village
Photo: MRB, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Emmetten is a municipality in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland. Emmetten is situated 7 km north of Chessel.
Beckenried
Village
Photo: NormanB, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Beckenried is a municipality in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland. Beckenried is situated 8 km north of Chessel.
Chessel
- Type: Peak with an elevation of 1,883 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Isenthal, Uri, Canton of Uri, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
46.89394° or 46° 53′ 38″ northLongitude
8.48488° or 8° 29′ 6″ eastElevation
1,883 metres (6,178 feet)Open location code
8FRCVFVM+HXGeoNames ID
6937716
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