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Morteratsch Glacier

Pontresina, Switzerland
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Pontresina
4.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Geologic Formations
Most recent review
- Feb 20, 2012
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Leon L
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4 reviews 4 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

the glacier is spectacular, the restaurant in the rail station of Morteratsch is very good. don't miss the vale roseg nice view and excellent restaurant More

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Pfaffikon, Switzerland
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39 reviews 39 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012

It was just amazing to see the ice there looking like rocks. The walk there is also worth it but it makes you also think about what is happening with our nature. The glacier is smelting down by the second and the measurements and dates are indicating it very accurately by the year. Go and visit it, before it is... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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33 reviews 33 reviews
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2012

This receding glacier is proof of global warming. By posting signs along the easy accesable walking trail, it becomes evident how quickly the effects of global warming are impacting this impressive ice giant. The walk is not difficult, however some experience is required. I have visited the glacier in summer, fall and winter and I wouldn't be able to choose. More

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Durban
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40 reviews 40 reviews
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2011

Area lends itself to walking and cross country skiing. Was lovely to walk from the hotel to the glacier and back. More

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Zug, Switzerland
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91 reviews 91 reviews
166 helpful votes 166 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 1, 2011
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I is a 50 minutes walk from the railway station Morteratsch of the Bernina railway to the end of the glacier. On the way you can learn about the glacier and you can find out how much smaller this glacier became since 1876 (when the end was close to the railway station). The path goes slightly up the entire long... More

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perugia
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012
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Zurich, Switzerland
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33 reviews 33 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2012
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2012
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Travemuende, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012
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