Pfannenstock

#1492 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Pfannenstock is a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, located east of Muotathal in the Swiss canton of Schwyz. It lies on the karstic range between the valleys of Muota and Linth, west of the border with the canton of Glarus. It is one of the many mountains not featured in Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 8442 ftProminence: 1224 ftCoordinates: 46°57'42"N, 8°54'42"E

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SchwyzSwitzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Hoch-Ybrig, Klöntalersee, Oberblegisee, Druesberg.

6.3 miNW
Winter sport, Historic walking areas, Ski area
Hoch-Ybrig
162 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Switzerland's pre-Alpine landscape, Hoch-Ybrig is a winter paradise that beckons skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels. This charming ski area, located in the canton of Schwyz, offers a delightful blend of well-groomed slopes, stunning...
5.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Klöntalersee
140 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Glarus Alps, Klöntalersee is a serene and picturesque lake in Switzerland that captivates visitors with its tranquil beauty. This magnificent body of water is a natural reservoir, stretching approximately 3.3 kilometers in length...
5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Oberblegisee
127 min walk • Oberblegisee is a lake in the Canton of Glarus, Switzerland. It is located at an elevation of 1,422 metres, above the village of Luchsingen and below the peaks of Glärnisch. Its surface area is 0.17 square kilometres.
4.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Druesberg
120 min walk • The Druesberg is a mountain located north of Pragel Pass in the Schwyzer Alps and the canton of Schwyz. It lies on the range between Unteriberg and Muotathal.
4.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Glärnisch
124 min walk • The Glärnisch is a mountain massif of the Schwyz Alps, overlooking the valley of the Linth in the Swiss canton of Glarus. It consists of several summits, of which the highest, Bächistock, is 2,915 metres above sea level.
3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ortstock
78 min walk • The Ortstock is a mountain in the Schwyzer Alps, located at an elevation of 2,717 m on the border between the cantons of Schwyz and Glarus. It overlooks Braunwald and Linthal on its east side, while the west side overlooks the high valley of Glattalp.
2.2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Silberen
57 min walk • The Silberen is a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, located east of the Pragel Pass in the canton of Schwyz. On its eastern side the mountain overlooks the lake of Klöntal. The summit consists of a large karstic plateau. The name, meaning silver in English, derives from the light color of the bare rock.
2.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Höch Turm
60 min walk • The Höch Turm is a mountain in the Schwyzer Alps, located in an elevation of 2,666 m. It lies west of the resort village of Braunwald on the karstic range between the valleys of Muota and Linth.
6.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Glatten Mountain
155 min walk • The Glatten is a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, overlooking the Klausen Pass in the canton of Uri. It is the tripoint between the valleys Bisistal, Schächental and Urner Boden. The summit consists of a large karstic plateau.
1.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bös Fulen
42 min walk • The Bös Fulen is a mountain in the Schwyz Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Schwyz and Glarus. It overlooks the valleys of Muotathal and Linthal. It is the highest summit of the canton of Schwyz. Politically, it is split between the municipalities of Muotathal and Glarus. Braunwald is the nearest locality.
4.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Waldisee
126 min walk • The Waldisee is a mountain lake, located south of Bisisthal, in the municipality of Muotathal, canton of Schwyz. It lies at a height of 1,406 metres, at the foot of the Alpler Stock. It has a maximum length of 420 metres.

Pfannenstock

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