Rotsandnollen, Mountain summit in Obwalden and Nidwalden, Switzerland
Description
Rotsandnollen is a mountain summit in the Swiss Alps straddling the border between Obwalden and Nidwalden cantons. Its peak rises to 2,700 meters (8,858 feet) above sea level in the central alpine region.
History
This mountain has long served as a natural border marker between the two cantons in the Swiss alpine region. Its position reflects the historical division of territories in central Switzerland.
Culture
Mountain guides from local communities maintain traditional alpine routes to the summit, passing knowledge of safe passage through generations of mountaineers.
Practical
Reaching this summit requires solid alpine hiking experience and mountain skills for steep, exposed terrain. Starting points are accessible from Melchsee-Frutt and Engelberg in the region.
Did you know?
The mountain ranks as the fifth highest peak in Nidwalden canton among 151 summits and the seventeenth highest in Obwalden among 214 recorded elevations.
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