View of the Morteratsch Glacier
View of the Morteratsch Glacier
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View of the Morteratsch Glacier
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March 3, 2022
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March 1, 2026
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The Morteratsch Glacier is a historically significant glacier that has been systematically monitored since 1878. Over the last 150 years, the glacier has retreated by almost three kilometers, and its ice volume has decreased by two-thirds. The Bernina Railway, which began operating in 1908, was then located just a stone's throw from the glacier's terminus. Since then, the glacier has retreated considerably, and the movement of its surroundings is no longer visible.
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•March 1, 2026
Hiking
16 information points provide insights into the glacier's retreat and the mysterious life in its foreland. Where else can you admire, touch, and even walk on eternal ice after such a short hike? Just under 50 minutes from Morteratsch train station, you'll reach your destination: the milky glacial lake and the gigantic ice tongue.
A literary treat awaits you on the LiteraTOUR. The captivating audio texts can be accessed individually via QR code at the 16 information points along the Morteratsch Glacier Trail. The stories include anecdotes, poems, and tour reports from various eras.
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