Schluchiegg
Schluchiegg is a ridge in Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland and has an elevation of 1,548 metres. Schluchiegg is situated nearby to the village Melchtal, as well as near the hamlet Sankt Niklausen.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Schluchberg and Widderfeld Stock.
Schluchberg
Peak
Photo: M M, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Schluchberg is a mountain of the Uri Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Obwalden and Nidwalden. It is the highest summit of the chain north of the Storegg pass.
Widderfeld Stock
Peak
Photo: Beneaththeroses, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Widderfeld Stock 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. Widderfeld Stock is situated 2½ km southeast of Schluchiegg.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kerns and Sachseln.
Kerns
Village
Photo: Roland Zumbuehl, CC BY 3.0.
Kerns is a village in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland. Kerns is situated 6 km northwest of Schluchiegg.
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 6 km west of Schluchiegg.
Sarnen
Sarnen is the capital of the canton of Obwalden and sits on the shore of Lake Sarnen. Sarnen is an ideal starting point for numerous excursions by train, car or bike; a variety of sports can be practised here or in the immediate vicinity.
Schluchiegg
- Type: Ridge with an elevation of 1,548 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
46.8545° or 46° 51′ 16″ northLongitude
8.31708° or 8° 19′ 2″ eastElevation
1,548 metres (5,079 feet)Open location code
8FRCV838+RRGeoNames ID
11999451
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In Other Languages
“Schluchiegg” goes by many names.
- German: “Schluchiegg”
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