Scheidegg

#177 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain, Top attraction

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The Scheidegg is a mountain summit of the Rigi massif, overlooking Goldau in the canton of Schwyz on its north mountainside, and Gersau and the Gersauerbecken on its south side. The cable car station 160 metres east of it is called Rigi Scheidegg. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 5440 ftProminence: 371 ftCoordinates: 47°1'39"N, 8°31'19"E

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Berggasthaus Rigi-ScheideggSchwyzSwitzerland

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Scheidegg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rigi, Natur- und Tierpark Goldau, Lake Lauerz, Wildspitz.

2.7 miNW
Mountain for hiking and winter sports
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
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47°1'51"N • 8°37'19"E
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Locality
Weggis
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46°59'39"N • 8°36'20"E
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dosse
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Locality
Vitznau
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