Planggen Steinalp

Planggen Steinalp is a dwelling in Wolfenschiessen, Nidwalden. Planggen Steinalp is situated nearby to the peak Waldbrueder, as well as near Gigichrüz.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Brisen and Hoh Brisen.

Brisen

Peak

Photo: Testexperte, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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.

Hoh Brisen

Peak

Photo: Caumasee, Public domain.

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 2½ km southeast of Planggen Steinalp.

Maria Rickenbach Monastery

Monastery

Maria Rickenbach Monastery is a Benedictine monastery of Religious Sisters. It is situated in the village of Niederrickenbach in the municipality of Oberdorf in the Swiss canton of Nidwalden. Maria Rickenbach Monastery is situated 2 km northwest of Planggen Steinalp.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Wolfenschiessen and Dallenwil.

Wolfenschiessen

Village

Photo: Roland Zumbuehl, CC BY 3.0.

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 3½ km west of Planggen Steinalp.