Brisen, Mountain peak in Central Switzerland.

Brisen is a 2403 m summit of the Urner Alps on the border between Nidwalden and Uri, the highest point of a long ridge running to the Oberbauenstock. Its western ridge, the Haldigrat, drops toward the Engelbergertal and separates the Steinalp above Niederrickenbach from the Sinsgäu near Oberrickenbach. A third ridge runs east to the Hoh Brisen (2413 m), cut off by a 70 m saddle.

The Brisen is the western end and highest point of a long ridge running to the Oberbauenstock, on the border of Nidwalden and Uri. The Hoh Brisen, at 2413 m, lies east beyond a 70 m saddle but is not visible from the north and has no tourist access, so the Brisen is regarded as the main summit. The Brisenhaus below the summit, at 1753 m, is maintained by the Pilatus section of the Swiss Alpine Club and is staffed in summer with about 50 beds.

Shepherds have used the lower slopes for grazing livestock for centuries, and you can still see sheep and goats roaming there today. This pastoral tradition shapes how the mountain looks and connects to the farming communities living in the valleys below.

You can reach the summit via a T3-rated trail starting from Berggasthaus Haldigrat, and you will need proper mountain gear. Plan your visit for clear weather when conditions are stable, as the exposed ridges demand good visibility and caution.

The summit sits exactly on the border between Uri and Nidwalden, allowing you to see both cantons from the top at the same time. This boundary location makes it a special vantage point where two Swiss regions are visible in a single view.