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Glacier Whirlpools (Gletscherstrudel)
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Glacier Whirlpools (Gletscherstrudel)
Highlight • Natural Monument
Glacier Whirlpools (Gletscherstrudel)
Mountaineering
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flaneur_berlin
August 17, 2025
Mountaineering
The glacier is impressive, and its retreat shocking. The pictured glacial whirlpool has completely disappeared. A lake with icebergs remains. How long will this last?
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Best routes near Glacier Whirlpools (Gletscherstrudel)
5.0
(5)
37
hikers
11.0km
04:50
790m
790m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
Moderate
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Elevation 2,490 m
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Tuesday 3 November
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