Hochstollen

#659 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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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. ()

Elevation: 8140 ftProminence: 525 ftCoordinates: 46°46'24"N, 8°14'19"E

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ObwaldenSwitzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Aare Gorge, Lungern, Reichenbach Falls, Oberhasli.

4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Canyon
Aare Gorge, Meiringen
103 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, the Aare Gorge (Aareschlucht) is a breathtaking natural wonder located near Meiringen, in the municipality of Schattenhalb, Switzerland. Carved into the limestone by the untamed waters of the Aare River over thousands of years...
4.3 miW
Winter sport, Ski area
Lungern
110 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.
4.9 miSW
Large waterfall with cable car rides
Reichenbach Falls, Meiringen
125 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque landscape of the Bernese Alps, the Reichenbach Falls is a natural wonder that draws visitors to the quaint town of Meiringen, Switzerland. This breathtaking waterfall, known for its sheer power and beauty, cascades down the rocks in a series...
4 miSW
Valley
Oberhasli, Meiringen
101 min walk • The Oberhasli is a historical Landvogtei or Talschaft in the Bernese Highlands, Switzerland, bordering on the cantons of Obwalden, Nidwalden, Uri and Wallis.
3.2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Tannensee
82 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.
4.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Lungern
104 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.
4.8 miNW
Forts and castles
Rudenz Castle, Giswil
123 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.
2.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Planplatten
68 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.
3.8 miSW
Forts and castles
Restiturm, Meiringen
97 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.
1.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Melchsee
42 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 miSW
46°43'37"N • 8°11'14"E
Sherlock Holmes museum, Meiringen
103 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum