Stock
Stock is a ridge in Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland and has an elevation of 1,572 metres. Stock is situated nearby to the hamlet Grafenort, as well as near Hinter Horbis.Places of Interest
Highlights include Rigidalstock and Gross Walenstock.
Rigidalstock
Peak
Photo: Chris.urs-o, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Rigidalstock is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Nidwalden and Obwalden in Central Switzerland. It lies south of the Gross Walenstock. The closest locality is Engelberg on its southern side.
Gross Walenstock
Peak
Photo: BraunW, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Gross Walenstock is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Nidwalden and Obwalden in Central Switzerland. On its northern side it overlooks the Bannalpsee.
Engelberg railway station
Railway station
Photo: W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Engelberg railway station is a Swiss railway station in the municipality of Engelberg in the canton of Obwalden. It is the terminus of the Luzern–Stans–Engelberg line, which is owned by the Zentralbahn railway company. Engelberg railway station is situated 3 km south of Stock.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Engelberg and Wolfenschiessen.
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.
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 7 km north of Stock.
Wirzweli
Hamlet
Photo: Roland Zumbuehl, CC BY 3.0.
Wirzweli is a hamlet, which is situated 8 km north of Stock.
Stock
- Type: Ridge with an elevation of 1,572 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
46.84606° or 46° 50′ 46″ northLongitude
8.39197° or 8° 23′ 31″ eastElevation
1,572 metres (5,157 feet)Open location code
8FRCR9WR+CQGeoNames ID
11999373
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“Stock” goes by many names.
- German: “Stock”
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