Sachseln
Sachseln is a locality in Obwalden, Switzerland and has an elevation of 1,634 metres. Sachseln is situated nearby to the locality Arni Alp, as well as near the village Melchtal.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Wandelen and Heitlistock.
Wandelen
Peak
The Wandelen is a mountain of the Urner Alps, overlooking Lake Sarnen in the canton of Obwalden. It lies at the northern end of the chain between the Klein Melchtal and the Melchtal.
Heitlistock
Peak
The Heitlistock is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located between the Klein Melchtal and the Melchtal in the canton of Obwalden. It is situated west of Stöckalp.
Benedictine convent with St. Leonhard hospital and ossuary
Monastery
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Benedictine convent with St. Leonhard hospital and ossuary is a monastery.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sachseln and Giswil.
Sachseln
Village
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Sachseln is a village and municipality in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland. Besides the village of Sachseln, the municipality includes the hamlets of Edisried, Ewil and Flüeli-Ranft. Sachseln is situated 4 km north of Sachseln.
Giswil
Village
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Giswil is a municipality in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland. Giswil is situated 4½ km west of Sachseln.
Sachseln
- Type: Locality with 5,170 residents
- Also known as: “CH1406”
- Location: Obwalden, Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
46.8341° or 46° 50′ 3″ northLongitude
8.2463° or 8° 14′ 47″ eastPopulation
5,170Elevation
1,634 metres (5,361 feet)Open location code
8FRCR6MW+JGGeoNames ID
7287010
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