Morteratsch station to the Morteratsch Glacier – Melting Giants
Morteratsch station to the Morteratsch Glacier – Melting Giants
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Morteratsch station to the Morteratsch Glacier – Melting Giants
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7.64km
370m
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This tour takes you to the foot of the Morteratsch glacier in the canton of Graubünden. Along the way, information boards show you how far the glacier used to reach.
It starts at Morteratsch train station at the beginning of the valley. The famous Bernina Express stops here and a…
Last updated: June 10, 2024
Tips
Includes a segment that is highly dangerous
A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.
After 3.05 km for 1.56 km
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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2.12 km
Morteratsch Glacier Valley
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2.80 km
Bridge Over the Morteratsch Glacier Stream
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3.80 km
Morteratsch Glacier Tongue
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7.64 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.06 km
1.56 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
5.97 km
1.53 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Saturday 5 September
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It's thought-provoking how much of the glacier has disappeared since then. 🫣
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We had our lunch picnic at a place where we would have been in …
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October 17, 2023
This tour takes you to the foot of the Morteratsch glacier in the canton of Graubünden. Along the way, information boards show you how far the glacier used to reach.
It starts at Morteratsch train station at the beginning of the valley. The famous Bernina Express stops here and a hotel with a restaurant
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