Vorstegg
Vorstegg is a ridge in Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland and has an elevation of 2,135 metres. Vorstegg is situated nearby to the locality Stäfeli, as well as near the village Melchtal.Places of Interest
Highlights include Huetstock and Nünalphorn.
Huetstock
Peak
Photo: Alpöhi, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Huetstock is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located on the border between Nidwalden and Obwalden in Central Switzerland. It is located between the valleys of Melchtal and Engelberg, just north of the Rotsandnollen.
Nünalphorn
Peak
Photo: Beneaththeroses, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Nünalphorn is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Nidwalden and Obwalden. It is located between the valleys of Melchtal and Engelberg.
Rotsandnollen
Peak
Photo: Alpöhi, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Rotsandnollen is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located between Melchsee-Frutt and Engelberg in Central Switzerland. The summit is located on the border between the cantons of Nidwalden and Obwalden. Rotsandnollen is situated 2½ km southeast of Vorstegg.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Melchsee-Frutt and Engelberg.
Melchsee-Frutt
Village
Photo: Cooper, Public domain.
Melchsee-Frutt is a mountain resort village in Switzerland. It is located near the lake Melchsee, in the municipality of Kerns, canton Obwalden. Melchsee-Frutt is situated 6 km southwest of Vorstegg.
Engelberg
Photo: Badener, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Engelberg is a village resort in Central Switzerland. It has been popular with visitors as a major mountain resort in Central Switzerland. Engelberg is visited today as much for skiing for its Alpine character.
Sachseln
Village
Photo: Alpöhi, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 8 km northwest of Vorstegg.
Vorstegg
- Type: Ridge with an elevation of 2,135 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
46.81322° or 46° 48′ 48″ northLongitude
8.31572° or 8° 18′ 57″ eastElevation
2,135 metres (7,005 feet)Open location code
8FRCR878+77GeoNames ID
11997771
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