Schwend

Schwend is a locality in Kerns, Obwalden. Schwend is situated nearby to the locality Rinderalp, as well as near Bergmatt.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Bonistock and Huetstock.

Bonistock

Peak

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Bonistock is a peak.

The Huetstock is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located on the border between Nidwalden and Obwalden in Central Switzerland. It is located between the valleys of Melchtal and Engelberg, just north of the Rotsandnollen. Huetstock is situated 3½ km northeast of Schwend.

Haupt

Peak

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The Haupt is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located between the Klein Melchtal and the Melchtal in the canton of Obwalden. Its east side consists of steep limestone cliffs overlooking Stöckalp and Melchsee-Frutt. On its west side it overlooks the Älggi-Alp. Haupt is situated 3 km southwest of Schwend.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Melchsee-Frutt and Sachseln.

Melchsee-Frutt

Village

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Melchsee-Frutt is a mountain resort village in Switzerland. It is located near the lake Melchsee, in the municipality of Kerns, canton Obwalden. Melchsee-Frutt is situated 3 km southwest of Schwend.

Sachseln

Village

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Sachseln is a village and municipality in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland. Besides the village of Sachseln, the municipality includes the hamlets of Edisried, Ewil and Flüeli-Ranft. Sachseln is situated 9 km northwest of Schwend.