Aren

Aren is a valley in Canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland and has an elevation of 1,934 metres. Aren is situated nearby to the locality Staffel, as well as near Röten.

Type: Valley with an elevation of 1,934 metres
Description: valley in Nidwalden, Switzerland
Also known as: “Aaren”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Schwalmis and Brisen.

Schwalmis

Peak

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The Schwalmis is a mountain of the Urner Alps, overlooking Lake Lucerne in Central Switzerland. Its 2,246-metre-high summit lies on the border between the cantons of Nidwalden and Uri.

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. Brisen is situated 3 km southwest of Aren.

Hoh Brisen

Peak

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The Hoh Brisen is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Nidwalden and Uri, in Central Switzerland. With an altitude of 2,413 metres above sea level, the Hoh Brisen is the highest summit of the subrange north of the Sinsgäuer Schonegg pass. Hoh Brisen is situated 3 km southwest of Aren.