Forno Glacier, Alpine glacier in Grisons, Switzerland
Forno Glacier is a large ice mass in the Bregaglia Range of the Swiss Alps, extending across several kilometers at an elevation around 2,250 meters. The glacier displays the typical features of an Alpine ice field, with visible layers and crevasses shaped by the mountain terrain surrounding it.
The glacier was significantly larger during the 1800s and has been shrinking since the industrial period began. This retreat reflects a broader pattern affecting ice fields across the entire Swiss Alps.
The local Romansh name Vadrec del Forno reflects how the people of Grisons have named this natural formation in their own language. The glacier is part of the region's identity, showing how mountain communities relate to their landscape.
Marked trails guide visitors through the area surrounding the glacier, with multiple vantage points along the paths. Visit during warmer months when access is easier and the terrain is more stable for walking.
Scientists regularly study this glacier as part of Swiss research programs that track ice changes in the mountains. The data collected here helps explain how the Alps are changing over time.
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