Location & Surroundings
Höch Dossen is a peak in Obwalden, Switzerland, at 1,885 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kerns, 6 km to the north. The national capital Bern is 64 km to the west. The nearest airport is Buochs Airport, 17 km away.
Overview
Höch Dossen is mountain in Switzerland — DE Berg in der Schweiz.
It is located in Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland.
The elevation is around 1,877 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Switzerland
- Located in Canton of Obwalden
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 50' 38" N, 8° 16' 13" E
- Elevation 1885 m (DEM: 1839 m)
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:30
- Sunrise 07:41
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 11 h 2 min
Other peaks nearby
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Weather in Hoech Dossen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hoech Dossen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.6 to 15.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 356 W/m2.
Temperature
9.7 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SW (218 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,028.3 hPa
Clouds
78 %
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 | 9.7 | 1.2 | 218 | 73 | 1,028.3 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.0 | 1.1 | 231 | 87 | 1,030.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.2 | 0.7 | 152 | 89 | 1,030.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 78 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.1 | 2.0 | 359 | 59 | 1,028.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 3 | 355.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.6 | 1.0 | 183 | 90 | 1,029.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 234.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.7 | 2.1 | 180 | 73 | 1,029.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.9 | 1.8 | 186 | 55 | 1,028.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.6 | 1.7 | 353 | 41 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 359.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.2 | 1.8 | 181 | 71 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 222.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.1 | 1.9 | 192 | 44 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.9 | 2.0 | 186 | 48 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.7 | 2.0 | 348 | 41 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 383.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 8.6 | 1.6 | 191 | 76 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 227.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hoech Dossen?
Now 9.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.6 to 15.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 356 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 Hoech Dossen today?
Sunrise around 07:41 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 11h 02m.
What is the local time in Hoech Dossen?
Local time is 04:30. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Hoech Dossen?
Hoech Dossen is a peak.
What is the elevation of Hoech Dossen?
Elevation about 1,885 m. DEM 1,839 m.
Where is Hoech Dossen located?
It is at 46.84393, 8.27014 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hoech Dossen in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry