Brisen

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Brisen
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The Brisen from the Haldigrat
Highest point
Elevation 2,404 m (7,887 ft) [1]
Prominence 72 m (236 ft) [2]
Parent peak Hoh Brisen
Coordinates 46°53′55.5″N8°27′30″E / 46.898750°N 8.45833°E / 46.898750; 8.45833 Coordinates: 46°53′55.5″N8°27′30″E / 46.898750°N 8.45833°E / 46.898750; 8.45833
Geography
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Brisen
Location in Switzerland
Location Nidwalden/Uri, Switzerland
Parent range Urner Alps

The Brisen is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Nidwalden and Uri, in Central Switzerland. It is located near the slightly higher Hoh Brisen.

The western ridge named Haldigrat is the easiest way to the summit.

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