Gemsstock

#366 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Gemsstock is a mountain of the Swiss Lepontine Alps, overlooking Andermatt in the canton of Uri. A glacier named Gurschenfirn lies over its northern flanks. The Gemsstock is a subpeak of the higher Chastelhorn, lying approximately one kilometre south-west. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 9715 ftProminence: 282 ftCoordinates: 46°36'37"N, 8°36'19"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Schöllenen Gorge, Swiss Alps, Tomasee, Jugendherberge Hospental.

2.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Canyon
Schöllenen Gorge, Andermatt
68 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, the Schöllenen Gorge is a natural wonder that captivates travelers with its rugged beauty. Located near the mountain village of Andermatt, this dramatic gorge serves as a gateway to the Gotthard Pass, a historically significant...
4.1 miSW
Winter sport, Ski area
Swiss Alps
105 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Europe, the Swiss Alps stand as an iconic testament to the pristine beauty and thrilling adventure that Switzerland has to offer. Known for their majestic peaks, the Alps provide a premier ski area that attracts winter sports enthusiasts from...
3.5 miNE
Mountain lake and source of the Rhine
Tomasee
91 min walk • Nestled in the serene alpine scenery of Switzerland lies the tranquil Tomasee, a lake that is often referred to as the source of the Rhine River. This pristine body of water, also known by its Romansh name Lai da Tuma, sits at an elevation of 2,345 meters above sea...
1.9 miW
Forts and castles
Jugendherberge Hospental, Hospental
48 min walk • Hospental Castle or Langobarden Tower is a ruined medieval castle in the municipality of Hospental in the canton of Uri in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
4.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Oberalpsee
113 min walk • Oberalpsee is a lake just below Oberalp Pass on the side of the Canton of Uri in Switzerland.
3.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lago della Sella
84 min walk • Lago della Sella is a reservoir near St. Gotthard Pass in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. The gravity dam with a height of 36 m was completed in 1947. The dam was planned and built under control of the Swiss engineer Fritz Gigax.
4.2 miSW
Natural attraction, Mountain, Park
Gotthard Pass, Airolo
107 min walk • The Gotthard Pass or St. Gotthard Pass at 2,106 m is a mountain pass in the Alps traversing the Saint-Gotthard Massif and connecting northern with southern Switzerland.
4.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lago di Lucendro
115 min walk • Lago di Lucendo is a reservoir at the St. Gotthard Pass in the municipality of Airolo of the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. The dam Lucendro with a height of 73 m was completed in 1947.
2.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Piz Badus
74 min walk • Piz Badus or Six Madun is a mountain in the Lepontine Alps, lying on the border between the cantons of Uri and Graubünden. In its northwestern face, which is the Graubünden side, lies Tomasee, source of the Anterior Rhine.
2.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pizzo Centrale
58 min walk • Pizzo Centrale is a mountain in the Lepontine Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Uri and Ticino. At 2,999 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit overlooking Gotthard Pass from the east.
4.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Oberalp Pass
123 min walk • Oberalp Pass is a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps connecting the cantons of Graubünden and Uri between Disentis/Mustér and Andermatt.