Wendenhorn

#931 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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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. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 9918 ftProminence: 1020 ftCoordinates: 46°45'14"N, 8°26'37"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Titlis, Trübsee, Steinsee, Rotstöckli.

1.3 miN
Skiing area with world's 1st cable car
Titlis
33 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...
3.7 miNW
High-altitude lake in ski region
Trübsee, Engelberg
96 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.
2.1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Steinsee
53 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...
1.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rotstöckli
47 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.
0.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grassen
18 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.
4.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Graustock, Engelberg
109 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.
2.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Jochstock
66 min walk • 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.
3.8 miS
Scenic peak for camping, hiking and skiing
Sustenhorn
98 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.
1.7 miS
High Alpine pass with famed driving route
Susten Pass
43 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.
4.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Fleckistock
105 min walk • The Fleckistock is a 3,417 metres high mountain in the Urner Alps, overlooking Wassen in the canton of Uri. It is the highest summit of the group lying east of the pass of Sustenjoch.
4.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Giglistock
104 min walk • The Giglistock is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located south of Gadmen in the Bernese Oberland.