Konkordiaplatz, Glacier confluence at 2700 meters in Valais, Switzerland.
Konkordiaplatz is a glacier confluence where four major ice masses merge near 2700 meters elevation, creating a broad expanse of ice. This junction serves as a key point in the Fieschertal glacier system and functions as a strategic location for mountaineers crossing the high alpine region.
The name comes from the Latin word Concordia, as a British explorer compared this glacier junction to a European plaza. The designation became the standard reference for this confluence point in the alpine region over time.
The site sits within the Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage area and is valued by mountaineers navigating between the glacier fields. Local mountain guides know the ice masses well and share their knowledge with visitors exploring this remote high-altitude landscape.
The location is only reachable with mountaineering equipment and experience, as routes traverse difficult terrain and crevasses. The Konkordia Hut on the western slope offers overnight accommodations for visitors wishing to explore the region.
At this confluence point, the ice reaches a depth of about 900 meters, making it one of the deepest glacial formations in the Alps. This extreme thickness demonstrates the power of glacier movement and makes the location compelling for scientific study.
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