Gwächtenhorn

#837 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Gwächtenhorn is a 3,420 metres high mountain in the Urner Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Bern and Uri. It overlooks the Stein Glacier and the Susten Pass on its north side and the Chelen Glacier on its south side. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 11220 ftProminence: 715 ftCoordinates: 46°41'27"N, 8°24'48"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Trift Bridge, Steinsee, Triftsee, Sustenhorn.

2.7 miW
Bridge
Trift Bridge
68 min walk • Suspended amidst the Swiss Alps, the Trift Bridge holds the title of one of the most spectacular pedestrian suspension bridges within the heart of Switzerland. Towering at an impressive height of 100 meters and extending 170 meters across the Triftsee Lake, the bridge...
2.5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Steinsee
65 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...
2.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Triftsee
66 min walk • The Triftsee is a lake in the Urner Alps near Gadmen in the canton of Berne, Switzerland. It was formed recently by the melting of the lower part of Trift Glacier.
2.1 miE
Scenic peak for camping, hiking and skiing
Sustenhorn
53 min walk • The Sustenhorn is a 3,502-metre-high mountain in the Uri Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Bern and Uri. It overlook Susten Pass from the south. Both sides of the massif are glaciated.
3.2 miNE
High Alpine pass with famed driving route
Susten Pass
82 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.
3.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dammastock
84 min walk • The Dammastock is the highest mountain in the Urner Alps in Switzerland and is part of the Winterberg massif. Its summit ridge forms the border between the cantons of Uri and the Valais. It is the highest summit in the canton of Uri.
1.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Giglistock
47 min walk • The Giglistock is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located south of Gadmen in the Bernese Oberland.
2.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Eggstock
69 min walk • The Eggstock, is a minor prominence of the Uri Alps, forming the northern pillar of the Dammastock on the border between the cantons of Valais and Uri. The tripoint between the cantons of Bern, Valais and Uri is located 600 m west of the summit.
0.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hinter Tierberg
23 min walk • The Hinter Tierberg is a 3,445 metres high mountain in the Uri Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Bern and Uri. It overlooks the Trift Glacier on its west side and the Chelen Glacier on its east side. The massif of the Tierberg consists of several mountains, they are: Vorder Tierberg, Mittler Tierberg and Hinter Tierberg.
3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Trift Glacier
77 min walk • The Trift Glacier is a 5 km long glacier in the Urner Alps near Gadmen, in the extreme east of the canton Berne in Switzerland.
3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Schneestock
77 min walk • The Schneestock is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Valais and Uri. It lies north of the Dammastock, between the Rhone Glacier and the Damma Glacier.