Höchegg

Höchegg is a ridge in , and has an elevation of 1,858 metres. Höchegg is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Glattalphütte and Glattalpsee.

Mountain hut
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is a mountain hut.

Reservoir
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is a on the Glattalp plateau, above Bisisthal, in the municipality of , , . The lake's water is used by the Sahli powerplant in Bisisthal to produce electricity. is situated 3½ km east of Höchegg.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Urnerboden and Muotathal.

Village
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The is a village in the high valley of Urner Boden, and also an alp and a small high Alpine permanent settlement in the . is situated 4½ km southeast of Höchegg.

Village
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is a village and a municipality in in the in . The eponymous valley, the Muotatal, is formed by the Muota, which joins at . is situated 9 km northwest of Höchegg.

Village
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is a municipality in the canton of in , situated in the upper . is situated 9 km southwest of Höchegg.

Höchegg

Latitude
46.92105° or 46° 55′ 16″ north
Longitude
8.85995° or 8° 51′ 36″ east
Elevation
1,858 metres (6,096 feet)
Open location code
8FRCWVC5+CX
Geo­Names ID
11999693
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