Gitschenen Alp

Gitschenen Alp is a building in Isenthal, Uri. Gitschenen Alp is situated nearby to the peak Älpler, as well as near the church Betrufkapelle.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Hoh Brisen and Schwalmis.

Hoh Brisen

Peak

Photo: Caumasee, Public domain.

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.

Schwalmis

Peak

Photo: Caumasee, Public domain.

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.

Brisen

Peak

Photo: Testexperte, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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 2½ km west of Gitschenen Alp.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Emmetten and Wolfenschiessen.

Emmetten

Village

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Emmetten is a municipality in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland. Emmetten is situated 6 km north of Gitschenen Alp.

Wolfenschiessen

Village

Photo: Roland Zumbuehl, CC BY 3.0.

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 7 km west of Gitschenen Alp.