Kranzberg

Kranzberg reaches an elevation of 3,742 meters within the Bernese Alps, featuring northern and southern peaks that overlook the extensive Aletsch Glacier system.

The mountain has played a central role in the formation of the Aletsch Glacier, with its debris creating substantial supraglacial moraines over geological periods.

Local mountaineering traditions have developed specific climbing routes and techniques to navigate the challenging terrain between the Grosser Aletschfirn and Jungfraufirn glaciers.

The mountain provides multiple access routes for climbers, with the primary approach beginning at Grindelwald and continuing through Kleine Scheidegg via the Jungfrau Railway.

The geographical position of Kranzberg creates a natural divide between two major glacier systems, contributing to the formation of distinct ice flow patterns.

Location: Valais

Elevation above the sea: 3,742 m

GPS coordinates: 46.52209,7.98068

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:50