Blaueis

Blaueis is a glacier in the Bavarian Alps situated at approximately 1940 meters elevation. The ice field spans across several separate sections distributed across the mountainous terrain.

The glacier was significantly larger during the early 1800s and has retreated gradually over subsequent decades. This ongoing transformation reflects long-term environmental changes in the alpine region.

The Bavarian State Office for Environment monitors and documents the glacier's changes through regular measurements and detailed scientific studies.

The Blaueishütte shelter at around 1650 meters elevation serves as a starting point for those heading to the ice field. Access requires proper mountain gear and experience navigating alpine conditions.

This is the northernmost glacier in the Alps, displaying striking contrasts between active ice and dormant sections. Some areas have become disconnected from the main body and no longer move.

Location: Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden

Elevation above the sea: 1,940 m

Length: 1,000 m

Width: 400 m

Website: http://umweltatlas.bayern.de/mapapps/resources/reports/geotope/generateBericht.pdf?additionallayerfieldvalue=172R026

GPS coordinates: 47.57353,12.86562

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:44