Trift Glacier, Alpine glacier in Valais, Switzerland
The Trift Glacier stretches 5 kilometers across the Uri Alps, featuring a turquoise meltwater lake at its base and steep ice formations.
The glacier has decreased by 3941 meters between 1861 and 2021, leading to the construction of the Trift Bridge in 2004 for mountain hut access.
Scientists from the Swiss glacier monitoring network regularly study the Trift Glacier to document climate changes in the Alpine region.
Visitors reach the glacier through a combination of transport methods: a bus to Nessental, a gondola ride, and a 90-minute hike to the viewing point.
The glacier's retreat created space for the Triftsee lake, which now reflects the surrounding mountain peaks in its cold, mineral-rich waters.
Location: Valais
GPS coordinates: 46.13361,7.99778
Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:36
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