Heitlistock

#1319 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Heitlistock is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located between the Klein Melchtal and the Melchtal in the canton of Obwalden. It is situated west of Stöckalp. ()

Elevation: 7041 ftProminence: 932 ftCoordinates: 46°48'36"N, 8°15'1"E

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ObwaldenSwitzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Lungern, Tannensee, Lake Lungern, Rudenz Castle.

5.1 miW
Winter sport, Ski area
Lungern
130 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.
3.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Tannensee
93 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.
4.2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Lungern
109 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.
3.5 miNW
Forts and castles
Rudenz Castle, Giswil
89 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.
4.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Sarnen
109 min walk • Lake Sarnen is a lake in the Swiss canton of Obwalden. The lake is on the Sarner Aa, which flows out of the Lake Lungern, through the Lake Sarnen, and into Lake Lucerne.
5.1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Planplatten
129 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.
2.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hochstollen
66 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.
2.9 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Melchsee
74 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.
4.7 miW
Forts and castles
Rosenberg Castle
121 min walk • Rosenberg Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Giswil in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland.
4.5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rotsandnollen
114 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.
1.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Haupt Mountain
41 min walk • 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.