Rossstock, Mountain summit in Uri and Schwyz, Switzerland

Rossstock is a mountain summit of the Schwyzer Alps, reaching 2,461 m (8,070 ft) on the border between the Swiss cantons of Uri and Schwyz. It forms the southwestern end of the Chaiserstock chain and dominates the right side of the front Schächental. The peak lies on the range between Muotathal and Unterschächen, east of Lake Lucerne.

The mountain attracted climbers and surveyors during the early period of Swiss mountaineering. Its position on the border between Uri and Schwyz made it a key reference point when establishing cantonal boundaries in this region.

The name Rossstock comes from Swiss German, where "Ross" means horse and "Stock" means peak, reflecting how local mountain communities named their landmarks. This naming tradition shows how everyday words from valley life became part of the alpine geography.

The Rossstock lies on the border ridge between Muotathal (Schwyz) and Unterschächen (Uri), east of Lake Lucerne. Routes approach from both valleys; the summit is reached on foot, without cable car or bus service. Plan for high-altitude conditions and check the weather before setting out.

The Rossstock forms the southwestern end of the Chaiserstock chain in the Schwyzer Alps, dominating the right side of the front Schächental. The border between Uri and Schwyz runs over its summit, and the range separates Muotathal from Unterschächen.