Hochjochferner, Alpine glacier between Sölden, Austria and Schnals, Italy.
The Hochjochferner glacier extends over 185 hectares at elevations between 2,800 and 3,200 meters across the Austrian-Italian border in the Ötztal Alps.
The 1991 discovery of the Similaun mummy near the glacier provided researchers with substantial information about human life in the Alps 5,300 years ago.
Each September, shepherds guide hundreds of sheep and goats down from Austrian pastures through the glacier area, maintaining a traditional alpine transhumance.
A cable car from Maso Corto carries visitors to 3,200 meters elevation in six minutes, connecting to the mountain station at Hotel Grawand.
The glacier surface creates natural lakes during summer melt periods, while the surrounding terrain supports specific alpine plants including mosses and lichens.
Location: Sölden
Location: Schnals
Elevation above the sea: 2,779 m
GPS coordinates: 46.78222,10.80639
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:22
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