Schluchberg, Mountain summit in Nidwalden and Obwalden, Switzerland.
Schluchberg is a 2,106-metre summit of the Uri Alps, on the border between Obwalden and Nidwalden. It is the highest point of the chain north of the Storegg pass, with a prominence of 364 metres, ranking 367th among Swiss mountains by height.
The Schluchberg rises to 2,106 m on the border between Obwalden and Nidwalden, the highest summit of the chain north of the Storegg pass. Its 364 m prominence and its position on the cantonal boundary make it a fixed reference point in the Uri Alps. The sources record no separate historical events for the mountain itself.
The Schluchberg is the highest summit of the chain north of the Storegg pass, a pass that links the two cantons. Its Arabic name form, شلوشبيرغ, is a transliteration of the German name; the mountain appears as number 367 in the list of Swiss mountains by height, with a prominence of 364 metres.
The route to the summit requires mountain experience and technical gear due to steep rocky terrain. Visitors should plan for good weather conditions, bring appropriate clothing for altitude changes, and carry sufficient water for the demanding climb.
Schluchberg is the highest summit of the chain north of the Storegg pass, and its 364-metre prominence ranks it 367th among Swiss mountains by height. The 2,106-metre summit lies exactly on the Obwalden–Nidwalden border, so a visitor can stand in both cantons at once.
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