Ruchegg

Ruchegg is a ridge in Canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland and has an elevation of 1,649 metres. Ruchegg is situated nearby to the locality Schmidsboden, as well as near Gigi.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Brisen and Wolfenschiessen railway station.

Brisen

Peak

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The Brisen is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Nidwalden and Uri, in Central Switzerland. It is located near the slightly higher Hoh Brisen. The western ridge named Haldigrat is the easiest way to the summit.

Wolfenschiessen railway station

Railway station

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Wolfenschiessen railway station is a Swiss railway station in the municipality of Wolfenschiessen in the canton of Nidwalden. It is on the Luzern–Stans–Engelberg line, owned by the Zentralbahn railway company. Wolfenschiessen railway station is situated 2½ km west of Ruchegg.

Hoh Brisen

Peak

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The Hoh Brisen is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Nidwalden and Uri, in Central Switzerland. With an altitude of 2,413 metres above sea level, the Hoh Brisen is the highest summit of the subrange north of the Sinsgäuer Schonegg pass. Hoh Brisen is situated 3 km east of Ruchegg.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Wolfenschiessen and Dallenwil.

Wolfenschiessen

Village

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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 2½ km west of Ruchegg.