Scheidegg

Scheidegg is a ridge in Canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland and has an elevation of 1,692 metres. Scheidegg is situated nearby to the locality Morschfeld, as well as near Schinberghütte.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Brisen and Brisenhaus.

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. Brisen is situated 2½ km south of Scheidegg.

Brisenhaus

Mountain hut

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Brisenhaus is a mountain hut.

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.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Beckenried and Wolfenschiessen.

Beckenried

Village

Photo: NormanB, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Beckenried is a municipality in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland. Beckenried is situated 5 km north of Scheidegg.

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 5 km west of Scheidegg.

Emmetten

Village

Photo: MRB, CC BY-SA 2.5.

Emmetten is a municipality in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland. Emmetten is situated 5 km northeast of Scheidegg.

Scheidegg

Type: Ridge with an elevation of 1,692 metres
Category: landform
Location: Canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude

46.92221° or 46° 55′ 20″ north

Longitude

8.46271° or 8° 27′ 46″ east

Elevation

1,692 metres (5,551 feet)

Open location code

8FRCWFC7+V3

GeoNames ID

10131234

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In Other Languages

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German: “Scheidegg”

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