Rapperschwändi

Rapperschwändi is a locality in Engelberg, Obwalden. Rapperschwändi is situated nearby to the locality Reinerz, as well as near Aegertli.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Grafenort railway station and Rigidalstock.

Grafenort railway station

Railway station

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Grafenort railway station is a Swiss railway station in the municipality of Engelberg in the canton of Obwalden. It is on the Luzern–Stans–Engelberg line, which is owned by the Zentralbahn railway company. Grafenort railway station is situated 2½ km north of Rapperschwändi.

Rigidalstock

Peak

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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. Rigidalstock is situated 3½ km east of Rapperschwändi.

Widderfeld Stock

Peak

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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 3½ km southwest of Rapperschwändi.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Wolfenschiessen and Wirzweli.

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 7 km north of Rapperschwändi.