Hexenegg

Hexenegg is a ridge in Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland and has an elevation of 1,462 metres. Hexenegg is situated nearby to the locality Ägerten, as well as near Schwandi.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Hexenturm and Sarnen railway station.

Hexenturm

Castle

Photo: Roland Zumbuehl, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Hexenturm is a stone tower in the municipality of Sarnen in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. Hexenturm is situated 3½ km southeast of Hexenegg.

Sarnen railway station

Railway station

Photo: JoachimKohler-HB, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Sarnen railway station is a Swiss railway station on the Brünig line, owned by the Zentralbahn, that links Lucerne and Interlaken. The station is in the municipality of Sarnen in the canton of Obwalden. Sarnen railway station is situated 3½ km southeast of Hexenegg.

Landenberg Castle

Castle

Photo: Roland Zumbuehl, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Landenberg Castle is a ruined castle atop a hill in the municipality of Sarnen in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland. In the 18th century an armory and firing range were built on the site. Landenberg Castle is situated 3 km southeast of Hexenegg.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ramersberg and Sarnen.

Ramersberg

Hamlet

Photo: Roland Zumbühl, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Ramersberg is a hamlet, which is situated 2½ km southeast of Hexenegg.

Sarnen

Photo: pyraniton, CC BY 3.0.

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.

Kägiswil

Village

Photo: Alpöhi, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Kägiswil is a village, which is situated 4 km east of Hexenegg.

Hexenegg

Type: Ridge with an elevation of 1,462 metres
Category: landform
Location: Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude

46.91592° or 46° 54′ 57″ north

Longitude

8.21191° or 8° 12′ 43″ east

Elevation

1,462 metres (4,797 feet)

Open location code

8FRCW686+9Q

GeoNames ID

11999710

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In Other Languages

“Hexenegg” goes by many names.

German: “Hexenegg”

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