Location & Surroundings
Gnipen is a peak in Schwyz, Switzerland, at 1,567 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Goldau, 4 km to the southwest. The national capital Bern is 86 km to the west. The nearest airport is Buochs Airport, 17 km away.
Overview
Gnipen is mountain in Switzerland — DE Berg in der Schweiz.
It is located in Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland.
The elevation is around 1,567 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Switzerland
- Located in Canton of Schwyz
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 4' 54" N, 8° 33' 47" E
- Elevation 1567 m (DEM: 1553 m)
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:16
- Sunrise 07:42
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 10 h 58 min
Other peaks nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gnipen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gnipen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.7 to 18.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 355 W/m2.
Temperature
11.1 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SE (155 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,029.6 hPa
Clouds
41 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 11.1 | 1.5 | 155 | 94 | 1,029.6 | - / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.7 | 1.9 | 159 | 86 | 1,029.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.7 | 1.6 | 151 | 74 | 1,028.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.4 | 1.3 | 340 | 52 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 354.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.4 | 1.8 | 149 | 80 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 185.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.8 | 1.8 | 166 | 60 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.8 | 1.9 | 165 | 56 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.6 | 1.4 | 327 | 44 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 365.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 12.4 | 1.8 | 163 | 71 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 193.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.0 | 1.2 | 166 | 70 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.7 | 1.2 | 170 | 79 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.9 | 2.2 | 329 | 74 | 1,017.6 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 94 | 294.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 10.0 | 1.6 | 351 | 98 | 1,018.2 | 1.18 / 1.29 | 100 | 44.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gnipen?
Now 11.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.7 to 18.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 355 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gnipen today?
Sunrise around 07:42 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 10h 58m.
What is the local time in Gnipen?
Local time is 02:16. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gnipen?
Gnipen is a peak.
What is the elevation of Gnipen?
Elevation about 1,567 m. DEM 1,553 m.
Where is Gnipen located?
It is at 47.08176, 8.56315 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gnipen in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Gnipen