Rotsandnollen

The Rotsandnollen rises to 2,700 meters above sea level, forming a natural boundary between the cantons of Nidwalden and Obwalden in central Switzerland.

The mountain has served as a geographical marker between the territories of Nidwalden and Obwalden since the establishment of Swiss cantonal borders in medieval times.

Mountain guides from local communities maintain traditional alpine routes to the summit, passing knowledge of safe passage through generations of mountaineers.

Experienced hikers can reach the summit through technical alpine trails rated T5, with access points available from both Melchsee-Frutt and Engelberg stations.

The mountain ranks as the fifth highest peak in Nidwalden canton among 151 summits and the seventeenth highest in Obwalden among 214 recorded elevations.

Location: Obwalden

Location: Nidwalden

Elevation above the sea: 2,700 m

GPS coordinates: 46.80060,8.34395

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:51