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Bristen
Mountain in Switzerland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Bristen (3,073 m) is a mountain in the Glarus Alps, overlooking the valley of the Reuss and located to the south of Amsteg in the canton of Uri, Switzerland. The mountain is located about four kilometres north of Piz Giuv and the border with Graubünden. The Bristen is considered one of the main landmarks of the Canton of Uri.
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Bristen | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 3,073 m (10,082 ft) |
Prominence | 567 m (1,860 ft)[1] |
Parent peak | Piz Giuv |
Listing | Alpine mountains above 3000 m |
Coordinates | 46°44′14.3″N 08°40′53.6″E |
Geography | |
Location | Uri, Switzerland |
Parent range | Glarus Alps[2] |
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