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Ruchstock

Coordinates: 46°51′23.9″N 8°28′13.7″E / 46.856639°N 8.470472°E / 46.856639; 8.470472
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Ruchstock
The Ruchstock (left) from Engelberg
Highest point
Elevation2,814 m (9,232 ft)
Prominence255 m (837 ft)[1]
Parent peakWissigstock
Coordinates46°51′23.9″N 8°28′13.7″E / 46.856639°N 8.470472°E / 46.856639; 8.470472
Geography
Ruchstock is located in Switzerland
Ruchstock
Ruchstock
Location in Switzerland
LocationNidwalden/Uri, Switzerland
Parent rangeUrner Alps

The Ruchstock is a mountain of the Urner Alps in Central Switzerland. Near its summit is located the tripoint between the cantons of Nidwalden, Uri and Obwalden. The summit itself (2,814 metres) is on the border between Nidwalden and Uri.

The closest localities are Oberrickenbach and Engelberg.

References

  1. ^ Swisstopo maps