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The glacier that runs from Jungfraujoch is the Aletsch Glacier (Grosser Aletschgletscher).
It is the longest glacier in the Alps, stretching about 23 kilometers (14 miles) from Jungfraujoch down into the Aletsch region of the Valais. The glacier is part of the Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site and plays a crucial role in the region’s ecosystem.
The Aletsch Glacier is fed by smaller glaciers, including the Ewigschneefäld, and is flanked by peaks such as the Jungfrau (4,158 m), Mönch (4,107 m), and Eiger (3,970 m). However, like many glaciers worldwide, it is retreating due to climate change.
The Aletsch Glacier (Grosser Aletschgletscher) begins at Jungfraujoch.
At Jungfraujoch (3,454 m), the glacier originates from the Ewigschneefäld (Eternal Snow Field), a large snow-covered plateau between the Jungfrau, Mönch, and Trugberg mountains. From there, the Aletsch Glacier flows down into the Aletsch Arena in the Valais.
It is the longest and largest glacier in the Alps, extending about 23 km (14 mi) and covering approximately 79 square kilometers. It plays a significant role in the Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a major attraction for visitors exploring the region.
The best viewpoints are from the Eggishorn, Bettmerhorn, and Moosfluh.
The best viewing points from near Fiesch are at Eggishorn (2,927 m) – which offers the most complete panoramic view of the entire Aletsch Glacier from its source at Jungfraujoch down to the Massa Gorge.
You can get there by taking the Fiesch–Eggishorn cable car via Fiescheralp.
Bettmerhorn (2,647 m) is another fantastic viewpoint, slightly lower but still offering a sweeping view of the glacier.
You can get there via a cable car from Bettmeralp.
Moosfluh (2,333 m) is a lower viewpoint but still a great place to see the Aletsch Glacier.
You can get to Moosfluh by cable car from Riederalp.
Summary of Viewing Locations:
At Jungfraujoch, as this photo shows, you stand on the glacier itself, but the view is more about being on the ice rather than seeing the full length of the glacier.
Belalp is another great viewing point, but its further away from Fiesch. If you want the classic postcard view of the Aletsch Glacier, Eggishorn is the best option!
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Hiking in the Bernese Alps, starting with a cable car ride from Hasliberg to Mägisalp, Switzerland, and ending at Alpen Tower / Planplatten.
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Un gruppo di ragazzi si è fermato in ammirazione davanti a una cascata formata dalla Dora di Rhemes, nei pressi del sentiero che da Rhemes Notre Dame sale al Rifugio Benevolo. Sullo sfondo, contro il cielo, troneggia la Granta Parey, la montagna simbolo della Val di Rhemes (foto scattata nel mese di luglio del 1995, durante un'alta via in Val d'Aosta).
High above the valleys, the alpine plateau rests in silence. Evergreen trees stand like sentinels, while distant ridges unfold in endless layers of blue. A moment of stillness and vast perspective.
Stunning snow-covered mountain peaks with lush green and autumnal forests in the foreground under a clear blue sky in Switzerland
Rainclouds over the Great Aletschgletscher. The shot was taken just after scrambling from the glacier up to a small rock plateau with a very good view. The glacier has its very own weather, and it can be rather different from the conditions just over the next mountain ridge. When we got to Fiescheralp, the sun was shining. The clouds just revealed the Olmenhorn (3314m) and the mighty glacier flowing beneath.
Dischmatal / Dischma Valley is a beautiful place for hiking and biking, located near Davos in the Swiss Alps.
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This is the view outside the Eiger Express tricable gondola Summit station. The Eiger Glacier Station opened in 2020 and is the transfer station from the Eiger Glacier Gondola to the cog wheel train which enables one to continue the vertical ascent to the Jungfraujoch Summit (Top of Europe Station).
From here at the Eiger Glacier Station it's also possible to connect to hiking trails and skiing areas at the foot of the Eiger North Face.
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The Eiger Glacier (Eiger Gletscher in German) is a significant glacier located on the western slope of the Eiger in the Bernese Alps of Switzerland. It originates at an elevation of around 3,700 metres and extends down toward the Eigergletscher railway station, which sits at approximately 2,320 metres.
Key Features of the Eiger Glacier
Location: Bernese Alps, Switzerland
Altitude Range: ~3,700 m to ~2,320 m
Size & Retreat: Like many Alpine glaciers, the Eiger Glacier has been retreating due to climate change. It has lost significant ice mass over the past century.
Connection to Jungfraujoch: It lies near the Jungfraujoch and is part of the glacier system that feeds into the Lower Grindelwald Glacier.
Visibility: The glacier is easily visible from the Eiger Express gondola and the Jungfrau Railway, making it one of the more accessible glaciers for visitors.
Tourist Access: The Eigergletscher station, a stop on the Jungfrau Railway, provides one of the closest views of the glacier. From there, visitors can explore hiking trails or continue towards Jungfraujoch.
Glacial Retreat & Climate Impact
The Eiger Glacier, like most glaciers in the Alps, is retreating rapidly. Over the last few decades, its lower sections have thinned significantly, and ice loss has accelerated. Some of its meltwater contributes to regional hydrology, affecting both local ecosystems and human water usage.
The Eiger's north face, known as the Eiger-Nordwand, is renowned for its imposing vertical expanse of rock and ice, rising approximately 1,800 meters (5,900 feet).
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This face is characterized by several ice fields and snow patches, which are significant features for mountaineers.
One of the most prominent ice fields on the Eiger's north face is the Second Ice Field. This feature is well-known among climbers and is a notable part of the mountain's challenging terrain.
However, not all ice masses on the Eiger's north face have specific names. Some are referred to descriptively based on their position or characteristics, such as the "First Ice Field" or "Third Ice Field." These features are integral to various climbing routes but may not have widely recognized individual names.
Given the dynamic nature of alpine environments, the appearance and prominence of these ice masses can change over time due to factors like melting and snowfall. For the most accurate and detailed information, especially if you're considering climbing or exploring the area, it's advisable to consult recent topographical maps or local guides familiar with the current conditions of the Eiger's north face.
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Last weekend, a low pressure system brought some snowfall and turned that tree stump into a fluffy white pillow in the woods.
The tracks in the snow are of a roe deer or a chamois looking for something edible in the forest.
Abendrot über den Berner Alpen von der Lüderenalp in der Gemeinde Langnau im Emmental aus gesehen am 12.12.08. Links Schreckhorn und Finsteraarhorn, rechts Eiger, Mönch und Jungfrau.
Water fountain with Venus Temple in the background, Linderhof Palace and Gardens, Ettal, Bavaria, Germany
Some background information:
Linderhof Palace is a royal mansion in southwest Bavaria near Ettal Abbey. It is the smallest of the three palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria (who was also named "The Fairy Tale King") and the only one which he lived to see completed. His other two palaces are Neuschwanstein and Herrenchiemsee.
King Maximilian II of Bavaria, the father of Ludwig II, had a hunting lodge on the same spot which Ludwig II knew, because he had often accompanied his father on his hunting trips. When Ludwig II from the reigning House of Wittelsbach became king in 1864, he inherited the so-called "Königshäuschen" from his father and predecessor, and in 1869 began to enlarge the building. In 1874, he decided to tear down the old hunting lodge and rebuild it on its present-day location in the park. At the same time three new rooms and the staircase were added to the remaining U-shaped complex, while the previous wooden exterior was clad with stone façades. The building was designed in the style of the second rococo-period. Between 1863 and 1886 a total of 8.4 million marks was spent for constructing Linderhof, which is the equivalent of about 134.4 million € today.
Although Linderhof is much smaller than Versailles, it is evident that the palace of the French Sun-King Louis XIV, who was an idol for Ludwig, was its inspiration. The staircase, for example, is a reduction of the famous Ambassador's Staircase in Versailles, which was copied in full at Herrenchiemsee. Stylistically, however, the building and its decor take their cues from the mid-18th century Rococo of Louis XV, and the small palace in the Graswang Valley was more directly based on that king's Petit Trianon on the grounds of Versailles. The symbol of the sun that can be found everywhere in the decoration of the rooms represents the French notion of absolutism that, for Ludwig, was the perfect incorporation of his ideal of a God-given monarchy with total royal power. However, such a monarchy could no longer be realised in Europe in the second half of the nineteenth century.
The bedroom was important to the ceremonial life of an absolute monarch; Louis XIV of France used to give his first and last audience of the day in his bedchamber. In imitation of Versailles, the bedroom is also the largest chamber of Linderhof Palace. By facing north, however, the bedroom at Linderhof Palace inverts the symbolism of its Versailles counterpart, showing Ludwig's self-image as a "Night-King".
The location of the palace near Ettal Abbey again presents another interesting point. Because of its architecture Ludwig saw the church of the monastery as the room where the Holy Grail was preserved. This fact connects the idea of a baroque palace to the one of a medievally looking castle such as Neuschwanstein and reminds of the operas of Richard Wagner whose patron Ludwig was.
For Ludwig the second most important room at Linderhof Palace was the Hall of Mirrors, which used to be some kind of living room for him. He enjoyed sitting in the niche, sometimes reading there the whole night. Because Ludwig II used to sleep in the daytime and stay awake in the night, the mirrors created an unimaginable effect for him when they reflected the light of the candles a thousand times. Furthermore, the parallel placement of some of the mirrors evoke the illusion of a never ending avenue. The most essential item in the Hall of Mirrors was a candelabra with 16 branches, which was completely made from ivory. Already at that time its worth was immense.
Another interesting room at Linderhof Palace is Ludwig’s dining room with the so-called "table be laid" (In German: "Tischlein deck Dich"). This table was a disappearing dumb-waiter, so to say, where Ludwig used to dine alone. The table could be winded up from and down to the domestics floor below, where the servants had to lay the table for at least four persons because it is said that the king used to talk to imaginary people like Louis XV, Mme de Pompadour or Marie Antoinette while he was eating. For Ludwig II enjoyed the imaginary company of those people and admired them. You can find portraits of them in the cabinets, and scenes of their lives everywhere in the palace's rooms.
Also rather amazing are the gardens that surround Linderhof Palace. They are considered one of the most beautiful creations of historicist garden design, designed by Court Garden Director Carl von Effner. The park combines formal elements of Baroque style and Italian Renaissance gardens with landscaped sections that are similar to the English garden.
Visitors can also have a look at the Marrocan House or the Moorish Kiosk there. The latter one’s most notable piece of furniture is the so-called Peacock Throne. But probably the most fascinating "building" in the gardens is the Venus Grotto. It is a completely artificial cave with a subterranean pond girded by fake stalactites. The Venus Grotto was built for the king as an illustration of the First Act of Wagner's "Tannhäuser". Ludwig liked to be rowed over the pond in his golden swan-boat but at the same time he wanted his own blue grotto of Capri. Therefore 24 dynamos had been installed and so already in the time of Ludwig II it was possible to illuminate the grotto in changing colours. Wagner’s operas were also performed there for Ludwig solely – with a complete orchestra and professional opera singers, while the king was watching the play from different alcoves in the cave, which were made to look like natural rock shelters but in fact were Ludwig’s personal loges from where he could watch the operas from different angles.
Well, it cannot be denied that Ludwig II was a pathetic and lousy king. He hardly ever cared for his official duties and his kingdom in general. Instead he was mainly interested in building fantasy worlds for his own personal use. Just like Linderhof Palace his other building projects costed vast sums of money which he took from the Bavarian citizens, resp. from their taxes. By doing this he almost bled Bavaria to death. In 1871, Ludwig received a donation of 4 million thalers (the equivalent of about 200 million € today) for his agreement to the proclamation of William I, King of Prussia, as the new German emperor. This money enabled him to carry on the construction activities at his different personal building projects.
Although Ludwig was engaged to Sophie of Bavaria, he was never married. Today it is quite evident why. Based on numerous letters to his aide-de-camp Paul von Thurn und Taxis it can be assumed that he was homosexual. You may also know that in 1886 Ludwig II died at the age of 41, presumably by committing suicide when walking into the waters of Lake Starnberg. However, there are still rumours that he was murdered. If you would ask me if he was mentally ill, I would answer: "Yes, in my opinion he was." But due to his splendid, fanciful and also unhappy life his is still shrouded in myth. Not least because of this fact Linderhof Palace is visited by more than 500,000 people from all over the world each year. Unfortunately it is not permitted to take photos inside the palace.
Airolo, Switzerland - September, 2017: Bog cotton (Eriophorum) plants in the alpine lake region near the mountain pass 'Orsirora'
Early morning view from Refuge des Cosmiques/Chamonix to Zermatt (about 61 kilometres):
Foreground: Aiguille du Tacul (3444m, bottom right), from left: Aiguille du Talèfre (3730m), Aiguille de l'Eboulement (3599m), Aiguille de Leschaux (3759m). Middle distance: Grand Combin (4313m). Background: Matterhorn/Cervin (4476m), and in the far right the «Twins» Pollux (4092m) and Castor (4223m).
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From left: The peaks of Mont Blanc du Tacul (4248m), Mont Maudit (4465m) and Mont Blanc (4810m), seen from Aiguille du Midi with the Arête des Cosmiques in the foreground.
I captured this photo of the Blatten-Belalp cable car as it was heading uphill. Surrounded by the beautiful, picturesque scenery of the village of Blatten in the Swiss canton of Valais.
Hier habe ich die Seilbahn Blatten-Belalp fotografiert, als sie gerade bergwärts fuhr. Eingebettet in die wunderbare, malerische Umgebung des Dorfes Blatten im Wallis.
A peaceful mountain chapel overlooking the valley near Berchtesgaden, Germany.
Captured during blue hour as soft evening light brushed the snow-capped Alps and the last glow faded over the Bavarian peaks.
A quiet reminder of solitude and faith surrounded by the calm of spring and the vastness of the mountains.
From afar, the Southern Alps stretch like a majestic spine across the horizon—snow-dusted, rugged, and awe-inspiring. Their distant silhouette rises above the rolling hills and open plains, forming a powerful contrast between serenity and grandeur. A landscape where the scale of nature quietly humbles you, and every view feels like a living postcard from New Zealand’s South Island.
This photo shows Lac du Diable, located in the Vallée des Merveilles within Mercantour National Park. The lake is situated at high altitude, surrounded by rocky terrain and steep mountain slopes. The water had a distinct green color at the time of capture, likely due to mineral content or algae presence, contrasting with the surrounding rocks and sparse alpine vegetation. The landscape features large boulders, jagged peaks, and grassy patches typical of subalpine environments. The weather was clear, with good visibility and minimal cloud cover.
A golden forest of larches blankets the lower slopes as the rugged peaks of the Croda da Lago group rise sharply against a softly glowing sky. Captured in the Dolomites during the fall season, this view highlights the striking contrast between the warm autumn tones and the cool, dramatic limestone cliffs.