Mittelaletsch Glacier, Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch

Name: Mittelaletsch Glacier
Address: Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch, Switzerland

#29 among attractions in Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch

Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature

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The Mittelaletsch Glacier is a 5 km long glacier situated in the Bernese Alps in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. In 1973 it had an area of 8.31 km². ()

Local name: Mittelaletschgletscher Length: 3.11 miCoordinates: 46°27'24"N, 8°1'19"E

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Mittelaletsch Glacier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Märjelensee, Konkordia Hut, Hollandia Hut, Aletschhorn.

3.5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Märjelensee
90 min walk • Nestled amidst the majestic Swiss Alps, the Märjelensee is a hidden gem that beckons nature enthusiasts and adventurers alike. This serene glacial lake, located in the canton of Valais, Switzerland, is a spectacle of pristine natural beauty, offering breathtaking...
3.4 miNE
Hiking, Alpine hut, Vernacular architecture
Konkordia Hut, Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch
86 min walk • The Konkordia Hut is a mountain hut of the Swiss Alpine Club, located north of Fieschertal in the canton of Valais. The hut lies above Konkordiaplatz, the point of convergence of several glaciers in the great Aletsch Glacier system of the Bernese Alps.
3.2 miNW
Hiking, Alpine hut, Vernacular architecture
Hollandia Hut, Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch
82 min walk • The Hollandia Hut is a mountain hut of the Swiss Alpine Club, located east of Blatten in the canton of Valais. The hut lies at a height of 3,240 metres above sea level, just above the Lötschenlücke, the glacier pass connecting the Lötschental from the Aletsch Glacier.
1.5 miNW
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Aletschhorn, Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch
38 min walk • The Aletschhorn is a mountain in the Alps in Switzerland, lying within the Jungfrau-Aletsch region, which has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The mountain shares part of its name with the Aletsch Glacier lying at its foot.
2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Aletsch Glacier
53 min walk • The Aletsch Glacier or Great Aletsch Glacier is the largest glacier in the Alps. It has a length of about 23 km, has about a volume of 15.4 km³, and covers about 81.7 km² in the eastern Bernese Alps in the Swiss canton of Valais.
4.1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Vordersee
105 min walk • The Vordersee is a reservoir located east of the Aletsch Glacier, between the Strahlhorn and the Eggishorn, in the Swiss canton of Valais. The lake has a surface area of 0.062 km² and is located at 2,360 metres above sea level. It is located in the municipality of Fieschertal.
1.4 miE
Mountain
Olmenhorn, Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch
37 min walk • The Olmenhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the Aletsch Glacier in the canton of Valais.
1.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Geisshorn
35 min walk • The Geisshorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the Aletsch Glacier in the canton of Valais.
4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sparrhorn
103 min walk • The Sparrhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located north of Belalp in the canton of Valais. It lies at the eastern end of the range located south of the Oberaletsch Glacier, west of the Aletsch Glacier. From Belalp a trail leads to its summit.
1.8 miSW
Mountain
Rotstock, Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch
46 min walk • The Rotstock is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the Aletsch Glacier in the Swiss canton of Valais. It lies on the range between the Oberaletsch Glacier and the Aletsch Glacier, south of the Geisshorn.
3.5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Strahlhorn
90 min walk • The Strahlhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the Aletsch Glacier in the canton of Valais. It lies at the southern end of the Gross Wannenhorn range, just north of the Märjelensee.