 The Ruchstock constitutes the highest point on the ridge that connects the Walenstöcke and the Rigidalstock in the west of it to the Oberberg and Hasenstock to the east.To the northwest, it thrones high above Bannalpsee and the small municipality of Oberrickenbach, to the north it faces Brisen and located to the northeast is the Isental valley.To the east and southeast it faces the higher peaks of Engelberger Rotstock and Wissigstock, to the south lie the Rugghubel alp, the Hahnen and, on the other side of the valley the region's highest peak, Titlis.