Location & Surroundings
Hoch Egg is a peak in Uri, Switzerland, at 2,189 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Altdorf, 16 km to the northwest. The national capital Bern is about 100 km to the west. The nearest airport is Ambri Airport, 27 km away.
Overview
Hoch Egg is mountain in Switzerland — DE Berg in der Schweiz.
It is located in Canton of Uri, Switzerland.
The elevation is around 2,189 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Switzerland
- Located in Canton of Uri
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 45' 10" N, 8° 44' 36" E
- Elevation 2189 m (DEM: 2150 m)
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:31
- Sunrise 07:23
- Sunset 16:55
- Day length 9 h 32 min
Other peaks nearby
Nearby
Weather in Hoch Egg
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hoch Egg, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -3.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -10.8 to -3.9 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 137 W/m2.
Temperature
-3.9 C
Wind
2.8 m/s N (359 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
76 %
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 | -3.9 | 2.8 | 359 | 87 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -10.8 | 1.1 | 148 | 99 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 137.1 | n/a |
| 12h | -9.3 | 3.2 | 170 | 62 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hoch Egg?
Now -3.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -10.8 to -3.9 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 137 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 Hoch Egg today?
Sunrise around 07:23 and sunset around 16:55 (local time). Day length about 9h 32m.
What is the local time in Hoch Egg?
Local time is 19:31. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Hoch Egg?
Hoch Egg is a peak.
What is the elevation of Hoch Egg?
Elevation about 2,189 m. DEM 2,150 m.
Where is Hoch Egg located?
It is at 46.75270, 8.74328 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hoch Egg in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry