Rotstöckli

Rotstöckli is a mountain peak in the Urner Alps that rises to 2,901 meters and sits on the border between Obwalden and Nidwalden in central Switzerland. The summit area shows steep rocky terrain and alpine formations typical of this region's harsh mountain landscape.

The peak has long served as a geographical point for mapping and marking cantonal borders in central Switzerland. Its role as a boundary marker between the two cantons has remained constant throughout the region's history.

Local mountaineering communities frequently traverse the Stand-Rotstöckli trail, which requires advanced T5 grade climbing skills and technical mountain expertise.

The route Stand-Rotstöckli requires experienced climbers with solid mountain skills and technical knowledge. The Skihütte Stand mountain hut sits roughly 800 meters away and offers shelter and basic facilities for climbers on the approach.

The mountain's limestone composition reveals the geological patterns that shaped the Urner Alps formation over time. This geological foundation makes the rock faces distinctive for those interested in how mountains are built.

Location: Obwalden

Location: Nidwalden

Elevation above the sea: 2,900 m

GPS coordinates: 46.77761,8.42569

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:42