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Brisen (2,356 m) – Brisen summit loop from Kloster Maria-Rickenbach

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Switzerland

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Nidwalden

Brisen (2,356 m) – Brisen summit loop from Kloster Maria-Rickenbach

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Brisen (2,356 m) – Brisen summit loop from Kloster Maria-Rickenbach

07:33

16.4km

1,270m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 6.04 km for 39 m

After 6.38 km for 2.54 km

After 9.00 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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14 m

Niederrickenbach Monastery

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The Hochdorf, which essentially consists of an old monastery complex, can be reached via a cable car. Great alpine panorama and absolute silence and seclusion.

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5.97 km

unpleasant crossing

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small but nasty crossing. there should be no more snow here.

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6.36 km

Ascent to Brisen via Haldigrat

Highlight • Climb

The ascent over the Haldigrat is steep but not too long up to the Brisen.

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7.39 km

Gratweg zum Hoh Brisen

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very narrow path. please do not "leave" the path

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7.72 km

Brisen (2,356 m)

Highlight • Summit

The breeze with the MTB is not recommended unless you like carrying the bike up and down again.

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7.72 km

Brisen summit

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If you are in this area, the ascent to the summit itself only takes 5 minutes and the way up is not technically demanding and the view from the top …

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16.4 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.45 km

6.11 km

2.88 km

669 m

334 m

Surfaces

6.61 km

5.73 km

3.32 km

724 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 21 July

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Brisen (2,356 m) – Brisen summit loop from Kloster Maria-Rickenbach

Niederrickenbach Monastery

unpleasant crossing

Ascent to Brisen via Haldigrat

Gratweg zum Hoh Brisen

Brisen (2,356 m)

Brisen summit

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