Mountain route over the Brisen

Tip
13.81 km long
Difficulty: difficult
Condition: difficult
Great panorama
Hike
  • 5:35 h
  • 13.81 km
  • 1,252 m
  • 1,252 m
  • 1,154 m
  • 2,402 m
  • 1,248 m
  • Start: Niederrickenbach
  • Destination: Niederrickenbach
Niederrickenbach - Alpboden - Haldigrat - Brisen - Glattgrat - Brisenhaus - Niederrickenbach

On the way from Niederrickenbach to Alpboden, the Brisen appears majestic. The Alpboden - Haldigrat chairlift saves 700 vertical meters and the twelve minutes on the chairs give time to slowly get closer to the mountain. At Haldigrat we meet Kurt, who has been operating "his chairlift" and the mountain inn here for almost 20 years.

Info: Only for those without fear of heights

Good to know

Pavements

Unknown
Street
Gravel
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

The Dallenwil–Niederrickenbach aerial cableway takes us to the starting point of the hike. From Niederrickenbach to Alpboden it takes about 30 minutes of walking time. Then it goes 700 vertical meters up to Haldigrat. Those who want can overcome these vertical meters using the Alpboden - Haldigrat chairlift. From the Haldigrat mountain station it goes all along the ridge, at the top partly somewhat slippery, to the 2403m high Brisen. The panoramic view is brilliant! Be careful when descending on the southern side of the Brisen and via Steinalper Jochli / Schuenegg. Over the Glattgrat and descent we reach the Brisenhaus, where overnight stays are possible. After a break for refreshments, it goes back to Niederrickenbach.

Tour information

  • Nature Highlight

Directions & Parking facilities

Arrival by train, car, on foot or by bike

Additional information

For tourist information:

Nidwalden Tourism

Bahnhofplatz 2

6370 Stans

+41 (0)41 610 88 33

[email protected]

www.nidwalden.com

More routes at nidwalden.com/wandern

Author

Nidwalden Tourismus

Organization

Nidwalden Tourismus

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Other worthwhile ascents for sporty hikers on this two-day route are the Oberbauenstock (2117m) and the Niederbauen (1923m). From the Niederbauenalp, it is not far to the Hundschopf, an unexpected and impressive viewpoint above Lake Uri.

Safety guidelines

Only for those without fear of heights

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Contact

Mountain route over the Brisen
6383 Dallenwil