Medium
6 km
1:50 h
240 mhd
240 mhd
Blumen Morteratschgletscher
Morteratschgletscher

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806 Aussichtsweg Morteratschgletscher (oua_11950005_e105f79_profile)
This trip offers exceptional views of the crevasseriven Morteratsch Glacier and of the ice-capped peaks of the Bernina massif. Along the way, 16 information panels illustrate the retreat of the glacier.
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Start
Pontresina (Morteratsch Bahnhof)
Destination
Pontresina (Morteratsch Bahnhof)
Coordinates
46.450767988758, 9.9410026711576

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Description

This route offers a popular alternative to the pram-friendly Morteratsch Glacier path and unique views of the Bernina group. The starting point is recommended to be the Morteratsch train station accessible by the Rhaetian Railway. After about a 30-minute walk, you reach the height of the viewpoint Chünetta. A short detour to the viewpoint is worthwhile! The view reaches the fascinating Bernina massif with Bellavita, Piz Bernina, and Piz Morteratsch. Shortly after, you see the gigantic ice tongue. The descent through open forest then leads back to the famous Morteratsch Glacier path. Here, 16 stops provide information about the retreat of the largest glacier in the experience area Bernina Glaciers and about the mysterious life in its forefield.


Further information:


EngadinTourismus AG
Via Maistra 1
7500 St. Moritz
Tel: +41 (0)81 830 00 01
Email: allegra@engadin.ch
www.engadin.ch

Directions

From Morteratsch station, follow the signposted destination "Vadret da Morteratsch." On the return route, follow the signposted destination "Morteratsch," halfway turn left following the signposted destination "Chünetta." From Chünetta follow the signposted destination "Morteratsch."

Directions

Public Transport

By the Rhaetian Railway to Morteratsch

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