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

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

07:15

16.4km

1,190m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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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 6.03 km for 38 m

After 6.37 km for 2.52 km

After 8.97 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

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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)

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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

6.44 km

6.09 km

2.87 km

669 m

334 m

Surfaces

6.58 km

5.73 km

3.31 km

724 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

7°C

-2°C

17 %

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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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