Gross Walenstock
The Gross Walenstock is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Nidwalden and Obwalden in Central Switzerland. On its northern side it overlooks the Bannalpsee.
| Gross Walenstock | |
|---|---|
 The Gross Walenstock with the Bannalpsee | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,572 m (8,438 ft) |
| Prominence | 32 m (105 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Rigidalstock |
| Coordinates | 46°51′25.2″N 8°25′10.7″E |
| Geography | |
  Gross Walenstock Location in Switzerland | |
| Location | Nidwalden/Obwalden, Switzerland |
| Parent range | Urner Alps |
The Gross Walenstock is part of the group named Walenstöcke.
The closest localities are Oberrickenbach (Nidwalden) and Engelberg (Obwalden).
References
- Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps and Google Earth. The ke col is located north of the Rigidalstock at 2,540 metres.
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