Bachscheitistock
Bachscheitistock is a ridge in Canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland and has an elevation of 1,595 metres. Bachscheitistock is situated nearby to the locality Stockboden, as well as near Steinstössi.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Schwalmis and Buochserhorn.
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 southeast of Bachscheitistock.
Buochserhorn
Peak
Photo: Mussklprozz, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Buochserhorn is a mountain of the Swiss Prealps, overlooking Lake Lucerne near Buochs in the canton of Nidwalden. It lies on the range west of the Schwalmis. Buochserhorn is situated 3 km northwest of Bachscheitistock.
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 4 km south of Bachscheitistock.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Beckenried and Emmetten.
Beckenried
Village
Photo: NormanB, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Beckenried is a municipality in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland. Beckenried is situated 3½ km north of Bachscheitistock.
Emmetten
Village
Photo: MRB, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Emmetten is a municipality in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland. Emmetten is situated 4½ km northeast of Bachscheitistock.
Dallenwil
Village
Photo: Mussklprozz, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Dallenwil is a municipality in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland. Dallenwil is situated 6 km west of Bachscheitistock.
Bachscheitistock
- Type: Ridge with an elevation of 1,595 metres
- Also known as: “Backscheitidossen”
- Category: landform
- Location: Canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
46.93367° or 46° 56′ 1″ northLongitude
8.46483° or 8° 27′ 53″ eastElevation
1,595 metres (5,233 feet)Open location code
8FRCWFM7+FWGeoNames ID
10131251
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