Gitschenen

Gitschenen is a mountain in Isenthal, Uri and has an elevation of 1,773 metres. Gitschenen is situated nearby to the locality Unterem Stock, as well as near Oberegg.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Hoh Brisen and Brisen.

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.

Brisen

Peak

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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.

Brisenhaus

Mountain hut

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Brisenhaus is a mountain hut.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Wolfenschiessen and Emmetten.

Wolfenschiessen

Village

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Wolfenschiessen is a village and municipality in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland. Besides the village of Wolfenschiessen itself, the municipality includes the settlements of Altzellen, Büren ob dem Bach, Dörfli, and Oberrickenbach, together with a large area of high alpine land, mountains, lakes, and glaciers. Wolfenschiessen is situated 6 km west of Gitschenen.