Haupt Mountain

#899 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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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. ()

Elevation: 7589 ftProminence: 476 ftCoordinates: 46°47'14"N, 8°15'11"E

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ObwaldenSwitzerland

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Haupt Mountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lungern, Engstlensee, Tannensee, Lake Lungern.

4.9 miW
Winter sport, Ski area
Lungern
125 min walk • Tucked away in the heart of Switzerland's picturesque Obwalden canton, Lungern is a hidden gem that boasts a serene ski area perfect for those seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of more crowded resorts.
5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Engstlensee
128 min walk • Nestled in the Bernese Alps of Switzerland, Engstlensee is a serene mountain lake that captivates the hearts of nature enthusiasts and photographers alike. At an elevation of approximately 1,850 meters above sea level, this natural wonder is a hidden gem known for its...
2.7 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Tannensee
69 min walk • Tannensee is a reservoir in Obwalden, Switzerland. In 1958, Tannenbach and few other creeks were dammed with an earth-fill dam. The reservoir has a volume of 3.8 mio m³ and its surface area is 33 ha. The reservoir is used to generate electricity at Kraftwerk Hugschwendi in Kerns.
4.4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Lungern
112 min walk • Lake Lungern is a natural lake in Obwalden, Switzerland which is named after the town Lungern on its shore. The lake is drained by the Sarner Aa river, which flows through the Sarnersee and into Lake Lucerne.
4.5 miNW
Forts and castles
Rudenz Castle, Giswil
115 min walk • Rudenz Castle is a ruined castle atop a hill in the municipality of Giswil in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland. The castle and surroundings are a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
3.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Planplatten
89 min walk • Planplatten is a mountain situated above Meiringen in the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland. In 1999 a panoramic restaurant has been built on the summit which is accessible by gondola lift.
5 miSW
Forts and castles
Restiturm, Meiringen
127 min walk • The Restiturm, or Burgruine Resti, is a ruined castle in the municipality of Meiringen in the Swiss canton of Bern. The original castle was built in the 13th century and has been rebuilt several times.
1.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hochstollen
30 min walk • The Hochstollen is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located between the Klein Melchtal and the Melchtal in the canton of Obwalden. The border with the canton of Bern runs south of the summit. The closest locality is Melchsee-Frutt on its east side.
1.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Melchsee
37 min walk • Melchsee is a lake in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland. It lends its name to the resort Melchsee-Frutt, in the municipality of Kerns. At an elevation of 1891 m, its surface area is 54 ha.
4.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rotsandnollen
113 min walk • The Rotsandnollen is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located between Melchsee-Frutt and Engelberg in Central Switzerland. The summit is located on the border between the cantons of Nidwalden and Obwalden.
1.9 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Glogghüs
49 min walk • The Glogghüs is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Obwalden and Bern. On its northern side it overlooks the Melchsee and the village of Melchsee-Frutt.