Jochstock
#603 among destinations in Switzerland
Facts and practical information
The Jochstock is a summit of the Urner Alps, located near Engelberg in Central Switzerland. The summit is one of the two tripoints between the cantons of Berne, Nidwalden and Obwalden. ()
ObwaldenSwitzerland
Jochstock – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Titlis, Trübsee, Engstlensee, Steinsee.
Skiing area with world's 1st cable carTitlis
52 min walk • Titlis, a majestic peak in the Uri Alps of Switzerland, beckons adventurers and sightseers alike with its snow-capped splendor. Rising to an impressive 3,238 meters above sea level, this mountain is a treasure trove of alpine beauty and a hub of year-round recreational...
High-altitude lake in ski regionTrübsee, Engelberg
41 min walk • Trübsee is an intermediate cable car station by the Titlis Bergbahnen, Trüebsee is an Alpine lake on the Ober Trüebsee Alpine pasture in the upper part of the extensive municipality of Wolfenschiessen in the Swiss canton of Nidwalden.
Nature, Natural attraction, LakeEngstlensee
47 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...
Nature, Natural attraction, LakeSteinsee
94 min walk • Nestled in the serene landscapes of Switzerland, Steinsee is a picturesque lake that offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Known for its crystal-clear waters and the stunning mountainous backdrop, Steinsee is a hidden gem for nature...
Nature, Natural attraction, LakeTannensee
108 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.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainRotstöckli
39 min walk • The Rotstöckli is a peak of the Urner Alps below the Titlis, on the border between the Swiss cantons of Obwalden and Nidwalden. It is Nidwalden's highest point. The summit is split between the municipalities of Engelberg and Wolfenschiessen.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainGrassen
66 min walk • The Grassen is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located east of the Titlis in Central Switzerland. The summit is the tripoint between the cantons of Berne, Obwalden and Uri.
Nature, Natural attraction, LakeEugenisee, Engelberg
84 min walk • Eugenisee is a lake at Engelberg in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland. In summer, it is stocked with brown trout and rainbow trout for fishing. In the floods of August 2005, the lake was filled with large quantities of sediments.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainGraustock, Engelberg
44 min walk • The Graustock is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located south of Engelberg in Central Switzerland. The summit is one of the two tripoints between the cantons of Berne, Nidwalden and Obwalden. On the north side of the mountain lies the Trüebsee.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainRotsandnollen
81 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.
High Alpine pass with famed driving routeSusten Pass
98 min walk • Susten Pass is a mountain pass in the Swiss Alps. The pass road, built from 1938–1945, connects Innertkirchen in the canton of Bern with Wassen in the canton of Uri. A 300-metre long tunnel crosses the pass at 2,224 metres.
Obwalden