Hengst

Hengst is a peak in , , and has an elevation of 1,810 metres. Hengst is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
  • Type: Peak with an elevation of 1,810 metres
  • Description: mountain in Entlebuch District, Switzerland
  • Also known as: “Haengst” and “Hängst”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Schimbrig.

Peak
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The is a mountain of the Emmental Alps, located in the municipality of in the canton of . In the nineteenth century a tourist resort was established at the foot of the mountain where a natural sulphur spring surfaces.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hasle and Entlebuch.

Village
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is a municipality in the district of Entlebuch in the canton of Lucerne in . is part of the UNESCO since 2001.

Village
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is a municipality in the canton of Lucerne in . It is the seat of the district of . The area has been designated a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2001.

Village
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is a municipality in the district of Entlebuch in the canton of Lucerne in . It is part of the UNESCO since 2001. is situated 8 km west of Hengst.

Hengst

Latitude
46.94111° or 46° 56′ 28″ north
Longitude
8.11794° or 8° 7′ 5″ east
Elevation
1,810 metres (5,938 feet)
Open location code
8FRCW4R9+C5
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1885374544
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
Geo­Names ID
6938058
Wiki­data ID
Q22616519
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Hengst” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Hengst (tumoy sa bukid sa Swisa, Kanton Luzern, Entlebuch District, lat 46,94, long 8,12)”
  • Cebuano: “Hengst”
  • Swedish: “Hengst”

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Localities in the Area

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