Bristen
| Bristen | |
|---|---|
View from Golzern | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,073 m (10,082 ft) |
| Prominence | 567 m (1,860 ft) |
| Parent peak | Piz Giuv |
| Listing | Alpine mountains above 3000 m |
| Coordinates | 46°44′14.3″N 08°40′53.6″E / 46.737306°N 8.681556°E |
| Geography | |
Bristen Location in Switzerland Bristen Location in the canton of Uri | |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Canton | Uri |
| Parent range | Glarus Alps |
The Bristen (3,073 m [10,082 ft]) 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 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) north of Piz Giuv and the border with the canton of Grisons (Graubünden). The Bristen is considered one of the main landmarks of the canton of Uri.