Gross Spannort

#926 among destinations in Switzerland

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The Gross Spannort is a mountain of the Uri Alps, located between Engelberg and Erstfeld in Central Switzerland. It is located within the canton of Uri, although its summit lies on the watershed between the Engelberger Aa and the main Reuss valley. The Gross Spannort is almost entirely surrounded by glaciers, the largest being the Glatt Firn. South-west of the Gross Spannort is the Chli Spannort. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 10492 ftProminence: 2021 ftCoordinates: 46°47'12"N, 8°31'28"E

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Gross Spannort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Titlis, Rotstöckli, Grassen, Hahnen.

4.2 miW
Skiing area with world's 1st cable car
Titlis
108 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...
4.7 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rotstöckli
121 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.
3.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grassen
101 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.
4.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hahnen, Engelberg
106 min walk • The Hahnen is a mountain of the Urner Alps, overlooking Engelberg in the Swiss canton of Obwalden. It has an elevation of 2,606 metres above sea level.
5.3 miSW
High Alpine pass with famed driving route
Susten Pass
135 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.
4.4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wendenhorn
114 min walk • The Wendenhorn is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Uri. It is located approximately halfway between the Titlis and the Susten Pass.
2.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wissberg
74 min walk • The Wissberg is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located east of Engelberg in Central Switzerland. Its summit lies on the border between the cantons of Obwalden and Uri.
5.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ruchstock
139 min walk • The Ruchstock is a mountain of the Urner Alps in Central Switzerland.
4.8 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Engelberger Rotstock
123 min walk • The Engelberger Rotstock is a mountain of the Urner Alps, overlooking Engelberg. It lies on the border between the Swiss cantons of Obwalden and Uri.
4.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Brunnistock
112 min walk • The Brunnistock is a mountain of the Urner Alps, overlooking the eastern side of the Surenen Pass, in the Swiss canton of Uri. With a height of 2,952 metres above sea level, the Brunnistock is the highest mountain of the range lying north of the Surenen Pass.
4.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wissigstock
106 min walk • The Wissigstock is a mountain of the Urner Alps. It lies on the border between the Swiss cantons of Obwalden and Uri. The closest locality is Engelberg on the west side.