Gauli Glacier, Alpine glacier in Bernese Alps, Switzerland
Gauli Glacier is a glacier in the Bernese Alps that stretches across several kilometers and displays deep crevasses throughout its surface. The ice terminates in a region dotted with small lakes that formed as the ice has retreated over time.
The glacier was the site of an aircraft crash in 1946 when a military plane made an emergency landing on the glacial surface. This incident led to one of the first successful rescue operations involving an aircraft landing on glacial terrain.
Scientists regularly monitor this glacier as part of Swiss research programs studying glacial movements and climate impacts in the Alpine region.
The glacier sits at roughly 2150 meters elevation and is difficult to reach, so proper mountaineering gear is necessary. Visitors should understand alpine conditions and potential hazards like crevasses before approaching the area.
The glacier connects to the Upper Grindelwald Glacier through the Rosenegg Pass, an ice-covered corridor above 3400 meters high. This connection makes it part of a larger glacial system that spans across the Alpine ridge.
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