Silenen: Gross Windgällen
Gross Windgällen lies above the Maderanertal, where the Chärstelenbach runs towards the Reuss through a tightly enclosed Alpine valley. Rising to 3,187 metres, it is one of the principal summits of the Uri Alps, with rugged rock faces and high pastures shaping the upper valley. The Maderanertal provides access to mountain walking and climbing country, while Alpine grazing remains part of its land use. Down in Silenen, the medieval Meierturm, a notable residential tower, recalls the long-settled Reuss valley and its historic connections through the Alps.
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The Reuss defines the setting of Silenen — its narrow Uri valley has concentrated homes, transport routes and farmland between steep Alpine slopes. The municipality includes the settlements of Amsteg and Bristen, where side valleys lead deeper into the mountains, including the Maderanertal. Silenen lies on the historic north–south route towards the Gotthard Pass, a role still reflected in the railway and road corridors running through the Reuss valley. This is a working Alpine landscape rather than a resort centre, shaped by village life, mountain farming and through-travel in central Switzerland. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of Uri connects regionally.
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The Reuss River and steep Alpine valleys shape much of Uri - they have long channelled transport, settlement and hydropower through this central Swiss canton. From Lake Lucerne at Flüelen, the main valley rises south towards the Gotthard Pass, one of Europe’s historic north-south routes. Altdorf, Uri’s cantonal capital, is closely associated with the William Tell tradition, while the Rütli meadow on the lakeshore is linked to the Federal Charter of 1291. Roads and railways in the Gotthard corridor still define Uri’s role within Switzerland, running between high slopes and narrow side valleys. Summer brings hiking and mountain travel, while winter lends the canton a quieter Alpine rhythm. Browse nearby webcams to discover further corners of Uri.
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Switzerland stretches from the Jura Mountains in the northwest to the Alps in the south, encompassing a central plateau of cities, farms and lakes. The Rhine rises in the Swiss Alps, while Lake Geneva forms part of the country’s southwestern border. Zürich, Geneva and Basel are major urban centres, yet mountain railways and passes remain central to how many regions are experienced. Four national languages—German, French, Italian and Romansh—reflect Switzerland’s distinct cantonal identities. The Matterhorn above Zermatt is among Europe’s most recognisable peaks, and the 1291 Federal Charter is closely associated with the country’s founding tradition. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Switzerland.
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