Ahorn

Ahorn is a dwelling in Oberdorf (NW), Nidwalden and has an elevation of 1,387 metres. Ahorn is situated nearby to the peak Buochserhorn, as well as near Brisen.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Maria Rickenbach Monastery and Brisen.

Maria Rickenbach Monastery

Monastery

Maria Rickenbach Monastery is a Benedictine monastery of Religious Sisters. It is situated in the village of Niederrickenbach in the municipality of Oberdorf in the Swiss canton of Nidwalden. Maria Rickenbach Monastery is situated 1¼ km northwest of Ahorn.

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 3 km southeast of Ahorn.

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 2½ km north of Ahorn.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Wolfenschiessen and Dallenwil.

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 4 km southwest of Ahorn.