Schonegg

Schonegg is a ridge in Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland and has an elevation of 2,080 metres. Schonegg is situated near the hamlet Hinter Horbis, as well as near the locality Bannalp.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Rigidalstock and Brunnihütte.

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.

Brunnihütte

Mountain hut

Photo: W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Brunnihütte is a mountain hut.

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.

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 Schonegg.

Wirzweli

Hamlet

Photo: Roland Zumbuehl, CC BY 3.0.

Wirzweli is a hamlet, which is situated 9 km northwest of Schonegg.

Schonegg

Type: Ridge with an elevation of 2,080 metres
Category: landform
Location: Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude

46.84331° or 46° 50′ 36″ north

Longitude

8.41635° or 8° 24′ 59″ east

Elevation

2,080 metres (6,824 feet)

Open location code

8FRCRCV8+8G

GeoNames ID

11999446

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German: “Schonegg”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Hinter Horbis and Bannalp.

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Highlights: Uf den Stucklenen and Bettlerstock.

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