Vorderist Nissegg
Vorderist Nissegg is a ridge in Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland and has an elevation of 1,541 metres. Vorderist Nissegg is situated nearby to the locality Schattgadenhüttli, as well as near Oberes Hüttli.Places of Interest
Highlights include Glatten and Alpler Horn.
Glatten
Peak
Photo: Wala, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Glatten is a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, overlooking the Klausen Pass in the canton of Uri. It is the tripoint between the valleys Bisistal, Schächental and Urner Boden. The summit consists of a large karstic plateau. Glatten is situated 3 km south of Vorderist Nissegg.
Alpler Horn
Peak
The Alpler Horn is a mountain of the Glarus Alps, located south of Muotathal in Central Switzerland. It lies north of the Schächentaler Windgällen, within the part of the Muota valley that belongs to the canton of Uri. Alpler Horn is situated 3½ km west of Vorderist Nissegg.
Glattalpsee
Reservoir
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Glattalpsee is a reservoir on the Glattalp plateau, above Bisisthal, in the municipality of Muotathal, Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland. The lake's water is used by the Sahli powerplant in Bisisthal to produce electricity. Glattalpsee is situated 4 km east of Vorderist Nissegg.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Urnerboden and Unterschächen.
Urnerboden
Village
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Urnerboden is a village in the high valley of Urner Boden, and also an alp and a small high Alpine permanent settlement in the Swiss canton of Uri. Urnerboden is situated 4 km southeast of Vorderist Nissegg.
Unterschächen
Village
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Unterschächen is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland, situated in the upper Schächental. Unterschächen is situated 8 km southwest of Vorderist Nissegg.
Vorderist Nissegg
- Type: Ridge with an elevation of 1,541 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
46.90662° or 46° 54′ 24″ northLongitude
8.85463° or 8° 51′ 17″ eastElevation
1,541 metres (5,056 feet)Open location code
8FRCWV43+JVGeoNames ID
11997772
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Vorderist Nissegg from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
“Vorderist Nissegg” goes by many names.
- German: “Vorderist Nissegg”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Schattgadenhüttli and Oberes Hüttli.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Hinderist Nissegg and Märenspitz.
Switzerland: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Zurich, Berne, Geneva, and Basel.
Curious Places to Discover
Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.