Ghiacciaio dei Forni, Alpine glacier in Valtellina, Italy
The Forni Glacier extends across 11.38 square kilometers within the Ortles-Cevedale mountain range of the Stelvio National Park.
Until 1995, Forni Glacier ranked as Italy's largest glacier, featuring three distinct glacial tongues that merged at an elevation of 3000 meters.
Scientists at the glacier conduct extensive research on climate dynamics through Italy's first permanent supraglacial weather station, installed in 2005.
The glacier trail starts from Valfurva parking area and follows a 9-kilometer circular route with suspension bridges crossing mountain streams.
The glacier's surface has decreased by 36 percent over 150 years, leading to its separation into two distinct formations in 2015.
GPS coordinates: 46.46600,10.50600
Latest update: May 14, 2025 21:31
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5.6 km
Stelvio National Park
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Pizzo Tresero
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Tabarettaspitze
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Monte Pasquale
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St. Gertraud
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Cresta di Réit
8.4 km
Alte Pfarrkirche in Sulden
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Messner Mountain Museum Ortles
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Santissima Trinità (Valfurva)
7.7 km
Our Lady of the Three Fountains church
7.2 km
Evangelische Kapelle in Sulden
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Nuovo bivacco Costantini
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Cima di Réit
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