Engelberger Rotstock | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,818 m (9,245 ft) |
Prominence | 132 m (433 ft) [1] |
Parent peak | Wissigstock |
Coordinates | 46°51′13.5″N8°29′52.5″E / 46.853750°N 8.497917°E Coordinates: 46°51′13.5″N8°29′52.5″E / 46.853750°N 8.497917°E |
Geography | |
Location | Obwalden/Uri, Switzerland |
Parent range | Urner Alps |
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