Walenalp

Walenalp is a picnic site in Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland. Walenalp is situated nearby to the spring Jägerquelle, as well as near the peak Kleiner Walenstock.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Gross Walenstock and Rigidalstock.

Gross Walenstock

Peak

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The Gross Walenstock is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Nidwalden and Obwalden in Central Switzerland. On its northern side it overlooks the Bannalpsee.

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.

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 2 km west of Walenalp.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Engelberg and Wolfenschiessen.

Engelberg

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Engelberg is a village resort in Central Switzerland. It has been popular with visitors as a major mountain resort in Central Switzerland. Engelberg is visited today as much for skiing for its Alpine character.

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 5 km north of Walenalp.