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Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/26/2018
The glacier has mostly retreated back over a large rock outcrop, but you can still see parts of the glacier as well as several large waterfalls that run down the rocks.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/26/2018
Piz Bernina with one of the many waterfalls coming off of the glacier.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/26/2018
The views from the beginning of the trail are great - the Bernina massif and the glacier are visible in the distance.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/26/2018
Piz Bellavista and Crast'Agüzza seen in the distance.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/26/2018
The powerful river rages just near the start of the trail.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/26/2018
Large waterfalls run off the cliffs along the trail, especially during the spring season.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/26/2018
The rock outcrop behind which the Morteratsch Glacier has mostly retreated.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/26/2018
There are a few bridges over the glacial river, allowing you to get up close to the glacier.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/26/2018
Munt Pers seen on the left side of the trail across the glacial river Ova da Morteratsch.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/26/2018
Piz Albris and neighboring mountains
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/26/2018
Close-up of the glacier wall from the end of the trail.