Brisen Mountain
Prominent Uri peak overlooking Lake Lucerne region
A mountain in Canton Uri, Brisen is a popular day‑hike summit with marked paths and panoramic Alpine views; walkers use established routes from nearby valleys and alpine huts.
Brisen at a Glance#
Address: Brisen (Brisen), Canton of Uri, Switzerland
Website: https://www.myswitzerland.com
Hours: Open access (no set hours)
Admission: Free (mountain access)
About Brisen#
Brisen is a mountain in the Swiss canton of Uri, rising to about 2,404 metres above sea level. It is a distinct peak within the alpine terrain of central Switzerland.
The mountain is popular with hikers and scramblers who use established routes to reach the summit for alpine views. Routes approach the peak from multiple valleys and include rocky ridgelines and alpine pastures on lower slopes.
The peak is a natural feature of the Swiss Alps and has long been part of local alpine grazing and mountaineering activity. It has no single construction or human-made use to describe.
Brisen sits within the high ground of Canton Uri in central Switzerland, forming part of the alpine landscape east of the Reuss valley and visible from nearby valleys and villages.
- Hiking note: Summit routes are non-technical but steep in sections; standard hiking equipment and navigation are recommended.
How to Get to Brisen#
Common approaches start from Erstfeld or nearby villages in Canton Uri. Regional trains and buses serve Erstfeld; from there follow marked hiking trails to the mountain’s routes. Local maps and alpine route descriptions are recommended.
Tips for Visiting Brisen#
- Start from the village of Erstfeld and follow well-marked alpine paths; trails can be steep and rocky.
- Fog can descend quickly - keep a map and compass and be prepared for sudden weather changes.
- Best for day-hiking in summer; snow lingers into early summer on shaded faces.
Best Time to Visit Brisen#
Best in summer for hiking and alpine access; spring snow and autumn weather reduce safe windows.
Weather & Climate near Brisen#
Brisen's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -8°C to 13°C. Abundant rainfall (1697 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -8° - -2° | -12° | 124 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 5.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -8° - -2° | -12° | 114 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 5.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -7° - -1° | -10° | 130 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 5.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -5° - 1° | -8° | 145 mm | overcast | 78% | 5.1 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | 0° - 6° | -2° | 143 mm | overcast | 78% | 4.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | 3° - 9° | 3° | 161 mm | overcast | 77% | 4.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 7° | 164 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 6° - 13° | 7° | 157 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 3° | 140 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.8 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 0° - 6° | -2° | 141 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 5.3 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -5° - 1° | -8° | 144 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 5.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -7° - -1° | -10° | 134 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 5.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
