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Rossstock, Mountain summit in Uri and Schwyz, Switzerland

Located at 2,460 meters above sea level, Rossstock mountain features steep slopes and marked trails between Muotathal and Unterschächen, east of Lake Lucerne.

The mountain has attracted climbers and explorers since the early days of Swiss alpinism, becoming a reference point for mapping the region's borders between Uri and Schwyz.

The name Rossstock combines German words Ross for horse and Stock for point, reflecting the linguistic heritage of the Swiss German-speaking mountain communities.

Access to Rossstock begins at Sissikon via train, followed by a bus to Chäppliberg, where parking facilities and a cable car station are available.

The mountain ranks as the 35th most prominent peak among 300 summits in Schwyz and holds the 25th position out of 212 peaks in Uri.

Location: Uri

Location: Schwyz

Elevation above the sea: 2,460 m

GPS coordinates: 46.91709,8.70788

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:55

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