Rossbodenstock

#1051 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Rossbodenstock is a mountain peak of the Saint-Gotthard Massif and part of the Lepontine Alps south of the Oberalp Pass. It is 2,836 metres high; its peak is located on the border between the cantons of Uri and Graubünden, which follows the ridge from north to south. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 9304 ftCoordinates: 46°38'7"N, 8°39'3"E

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

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

3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Canyon
Schöllenen Gorge, Andermatt
77 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...
1 miE
Mountain lake and source of the Rhine
Tomasee
27 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...
4.1 miW
Forts and castles
Jugendherberge Hospental, Hospental
105 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.
1.8 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Oberalpsee
47 min walk • Oberalpsee is a lake just below Oberalp Pass on the side of the Canton of Uri in Switzerland.
2.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gemsstock
71 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.
1.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Piz Badus
27 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.
4.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pizzo Centrale
110 min walk • Pizzo Centrale is a mountain in the Lepontine Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Uri and Ticino. At 2,999 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit overlooking Gotthard Pass from the east.
5.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lai da Nalps
136 min walk • Lai da Nalps is a reservoir in the municipality of Tujetsch, Grisons, Switzerland. It has a capacity of 45 million m³ and a surface area of 0.91 km². The reservoir is connected to Lai da Sontga Maria and Lai da Curnera in neighboring valleys.
2.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Oberalp Pass
54 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 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Piz Ravetsch
110 min walk • Piz Ravetsch is a mountain in the Lepontine Alps, located in Graubünden near the border with Ticino. Piz Ravetsch is the highest summit of the range that separates Val Maighels and the valley of Lake Curnera.
5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Piz Giuv
128 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.