Wissigstock

Wissigstock is a mountain summit in the Urner Alps situated between the cantons of Obwalden and Uri with several climbing routes of varying difficulty. The peak rises above a rocky alpine landscape offering views across surrounding valleys and neighboring peaks.

The summit has marked the territorial border between Obwalden and Uri for centuries, serving as a natural reference point for the two cantons. Local mountaineers developed and documented climbing routes to the peak primarily during the twentieth century.

Local mountaineering communities maintain traditional climbing routes to Wissigstock's summit, preserving regional Alpine climbing practices and knowledge.

The summit is accessible via multiple routes that vary in difficulty and require mountain experience depending on the season. Summer offers the most favorable conditions while snow and ice during other months call for additional equipment.

From the summit on clear days you gain views across multiple neighboring valleys that make the location a natural vantage point. Experienced climbers value the route for its solid rock formations and straightforward ridge approach.