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Record SL-462997 · Wikidata Q43299

Bristen

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Elevation
3,073 m
10,082 ft
Prominence
567 m
Isolation
Coordinates
46.7369° N, 8.6813° E
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Description

Wikipedia

The Bristen (3,073 m [10,082 ft]) 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 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) north of Piz Giuv and the border with the canton of Grisons (Graubünden). The Bristen is considered one of the main landmarks of the canton of Uri.

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Neighbouring summits

Name Elevation Bearing Distance
Rot Bristen 2,765 m NE 28° 0.5 km
Gandegg 2,460 m NW 295° 0.7 km
Zwächten 2,853 m S 159° 1.0 km
Gemsplanggenstöckli 2,416 m N 354° 1.0 km
Schafstock 2,274 m E 97° 1.2 km
Ruchen 2,812 m S 187° 1.4 km