Eggishorn
The 2869 m high Eggishorn offers a breath taking 360° panorama overlooking some of the largest peaks of the Alps. Mönch, Eiger, Jungfrau, Wannenhorn, the Finsteraarhorn, the Weisshorn and the Matterhorn, all of them can be admired from here. In addition, in front the Great Aletsch glacier stretches in its entire length, a unique and unforgettable sight.
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Point of interestSlice Weathering in the Aletsch Forest
The frost weathering (including frost wedging) is caused by the volume expansion of freezing water, contained in pores and crevices. It i
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Point of interestView Point: Rock Sagging Great Aletsch Glacier (Hohfluh)
The majority of the Aletsch area consists of skewed schists and gneisses of old crystalline which is 1,2 - 2 billion years old. Since the
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Point of interestRock Glacier «Grosses Gufer»
The active rock glacier «Grosses Gufer» moves downhill several centimeters per year. The rock glacier consists of a mixture o
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Point of interestSilbersand
The Great Aletsch glacier has deposited finely pulverized rock (rock flour) near the Silbersand during its peak around 1860. The mica con
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Point of interestFrost Weathering at the Eggishorn
The frost weathering (called also frost wedging) The frost weathering (including frost wedging) is caused by the volume expansion of free
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Point of interestGlacier Gorge Rosenlaui
The Rosenlaui glacier gorge offers an outstanding nature experience with stunning waterfalls, romantic caverns and bizarre rock cuts. Ove
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Point of interestIce World Bettmerhorn
Discover in a unique and attractive exhibition the Great Aletsch glacier, one of the a major attractions in the UNESCO World Heritage Swi
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Point of interestLast Witness of the Ice Age in the Aletsch Forest
The Aletsch forest harbors beside the exceptionally diverse flora and fauna some more natural wonders. The moraine rampart from the late
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