Mälchgaden

Mälchgaden is an aerial lift in Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland. Mälchgaden is situated nearby to the mountain saddle Lachengrätli, as well as near the peak Storegghorn.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Schluchberg and Gräfimattstand.

Schluchberg

Peak

Photo: M M, CC BY-SA 2.0.

The Schluchberg is a mountain of the Uri Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Obwalden and Nidwalden. It is the highest summit of the chain north of the Storegg pass.

Gräfimattstand

Peak

Photo: Mussklprozz, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Gräfimattstand is a peak.

Widderfeld Stock

Peak

Photo: Beneaththeroses, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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 3 km southeast of Mälchgaden.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kerns and Sachseln.

Kerns

Village

Photo: Roland Zumbuehl, CC BY 3.0.

Kerns is a village in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland. Kerns is situated 6 km northwest of Mälchgaden.

Sachseln

Village

Photo: Alpöhi, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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 6 km west of Mälchgaden.

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.

Mälchgaden

Type: Aerial lift
Categories: building and transportation
Location: Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude

46.85664° or 46° 51′ 24″ north

Longitude

8.31634° or 8° 18′ 59″ east

Open location code

8FRCV848+MG

OpenStreetMap ID

way 476041549

OpenStreetMap feature

aerialway=station

OpenStreetMap feature

building=yes

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