Grassen

Located in the Urner Alps, Grassen rises to 2,946 meters above sea level and marks the intersection of three Swiss cantons: Bern, Obwalden, and Uri.

The summit of Grassen has served as a natural geographical marker between Swiss territories since the establishment of cantonal borders in the early Swiss Confederation.

Local mountain guides maintain routes and shelters around Grassen, continuing the Swiss tradition of Alpine infrastructure management and mountaineering education.

Visitors can reach Grassen by taking the A2 motorway exit at Wassen, following road 11 toward Sustenpass, and parking at Sustenbrueggli near the trailhead.

The Grassengrat mountain chain features distinct geological formations that allow climbers to experience both glacier travel and ridge walking in a single ascent.

Location: Bern

Location: Obwalden

Location: Uri

Elevation above the sea: 2,946 m

Part of: political border

GPS coordinates: 46.76342,8.44844

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:55