Aletsch glacier Unesco - world nature heir

With nearly 23 kms big Aletsch glacier is the longest ice stream of the Alps, surrounded by the Aletschwald, one highest Arvenwälder of Europe (2200 m.ü. M.).

 The Jungfrau - Aletsch-Bietschhorn region is the strongest glaciated part of the Alps. We find there the biggest glacier of Europe and a whole row of classic glacier phenomena, like U valleys, glacier hollows, from the glacier formed horns and Moränen.

The area around Aletsch glacier delivers an excellent geologic recording of the elevations and compressions which formed long ago the Alps.

The variety of fauna and flora, appears in many animals which have her living space in the alpine and subalpinen areas. The way like the plants after the retreat of the glaciers the area in possession take, is an excellent example of the expiry of the pflanzlichen colonization. The impressive sight of the northern wall of the high Alps, centres on the scenery of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, plays an important role in the European culture.

 

 

To experience very very closely Aletsch glacier and his forest, the popular Aletsch wandering offers: The route leads from the Riederalp (Riederfurka) on the Moränenweg by the nature reserve, always with overpowering view of the glacier, up to the Märjelensee and from there on the Fiescheralp.