Bristen

#859 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Bristen is a mountain in the Glarus Alps, overlooking the valley of the Reuss and located to the south of Amsteg in the canton of Uri, Switzerland. The mountain is located about four kilometres north of Piz Giuv and the border with Graubünden. The Bristen is considered one of the main landmarks of the Canton of Uri. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 10082 ftProminence: 1860 ftCoordinates: 46°44'13"N, 8°40'53"E

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Bristen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oberalpsee, Golzerensee, Oberalpstock, Arnisee.

5.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Oberalpsee
137 min walk • Oberalpsee is a lake just below Oberalp Pass on the side of the Canton of Uri in Switzerland.
3.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Golzerensee
98 min walk • Golzerensee is a lake at Golzeren in the Canton of Uri, Switzerland. Its surface area is 5.7 ha. Golzeren is located in the Maderanertal and can be reached by cable car from Bristen. The lake is a popular fishing location. Species include brown trout, rainbow trout, and perch.
4.2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Oberalpstock
107 min walk • The Oberalpstock or Piz Tgietschen is a mountain in the Glarus Alps between the cantons of Uri and Graubünden. Its massif separates the valleys of Maderanertal and Surselva near Sedrun.
2.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Arnisee
66 min walk • Arnisee is a reservoir in the Canton of Uri, Switzerland. It can be reached by gondola lift from Amsteg and Intschi.
4.8 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Piz Ault
123 min walk • Piz Ault is a mountain of the Glarus Alps, located south of the Oberalpstock in Switzerland. Three ridges lead to the peak with a fourth one not very distinct to the south.
2.6 miN
Forts and castles
Zwing Uri Castle
68 min walk • Zwing Uri is a ruined medieval castle north of Amsteg, today in the territory of the municipality of Silenen in the canton of Uri in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
5.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Oberalp Pass
138 min walk • Oberalp Pass is a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps connecting the cantons of Graubünden and Uri between Disentis/Mustér and Andermatt.
5.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Seewlisee
137 min walk • Seewlisee is a lake in Uri, Switzerland at an elevation of 2028 m. Its surface area is 9 ha. The lake lies at the foot of the Gross Windgällen. The lake can be reached by foot in 2–3 hours from the cable car Silenen-Chilcherbergen.
2.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Piz Giuv
64 min walk • Piz Giuv is a mountain of the Glarus Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Uri and Graubünden. At 3,096 metres above sea level, it is the highest mountain of the Glarus Alps lying west of the Oberalpstock.
3 miN
Forts and castles
Meierturm
76 min walk • Meierturm is a medieval tower in the municipality of Silenen in the canton of Uri in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Maderanertal
103 min walk • The Maderanertal is an Alpine valley of the canton of Uri in Central Switzerland. It is drained by the Chärstelenbach, a stream that is a right tributary of the Reuss at Amsteg.