Rienzenstock

#1543 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

Gallery (1)

Map

Map

Facts and practical information

The Rienzenstock is a mountain in Switzerland of the Glarus Alps, overlooking the valley of the Reuss near Göschenen in the canton of Uri. It is the culminating point of the group lying west of the Fellilücke. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 9718 ftProminence: 1591 ftCoordinates: 46°40'59"N, 8°38'9"E

Location

UriSwitzerland

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Schöllenen Gorge, Tomasee, Jugendherberge Hospental, Oberalpsee.

3.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Canyon
Schöllenen Gorge, Andermatt
84 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...
3.9 miSE
Mountain lake and source of the Rhine
Tomasee
100 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...
5.5 miSW
Forts and castles
Jugendherberge Hospental, Hospental
141 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.
2.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Oberalpsee
53 min walk • Oberalpsee is a lake just below Oberalp Pass on the side of the Canton of Uri in Switzerland.
5.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gemsstock
134 min walk • 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.
4.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Piz Badus
112 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.
5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Salbitschijen
128 min walk • The Salbitschijen is a mountain in the Urner Alps, overlooking Göschenen in the Swiss canton of Uri. It lies at the southern extremity of the range of the Fleckistock.
2.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Oberalp Pass
67 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.
4.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bristen
110 min walk • The Bristen is a mountain in the Glarus Alps, overlooking the valley of the Reuss and located to the south of Amsteg in the canton of Uri, Switzerland. The mountain is located about four kilometres north of Piz Giuv and the border with Graubünden. The Bristen is considered one of the main landmarks of the Canton of Uri.
3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Piz Giuv
77 min walk • Piz Giuv is a mountain of the Glarus Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Uri and Graubünden. At 3,096 metres above sea level, it is the highest mountain of the Glarus Alps lying west of the Oberalpstock.
4.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Piz Cavradi
118 min walk • Piz Cavradi is a mountain of the Swiss Lepontine Alps, located south of Tschamut in the canton of Graubünden.