The ice ribbon of Altesch Glacier

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The ice ribbon of Altesch Glacier

The Great Aletsch Glacier is the largest glacier in the Alps. It has a length of about 23 km covering more than 120 square km in the eastern Bernese Alps in the Swiss canton of Valais. Its thickness is estimated to be near 1 km. The whole area, including other glaciers is part of the Jungfrau-Aletsch Protected Area, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2001

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Rosmarie Wirz

Media ID 12910553

© 2008 Rosmarie Wirz

Bernese Oberland Switzerland Valais Canton

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This breathtaking print captures the mesmerizing beauty of the ice ribbon that adorns the Altesch Glacier, also known as The Great Aletsch Glacier. As the largest glacier in the Alps, it stretches an impressive 23 kilometers and covers over 120 square kilometers in Switzerland's Valais canton. The sheer magnitude of this natural wonder is awe-inspiring, with its estimated thickness reaching nearly 1 kilometer. Nestled within the eastern Bernese Alps, this glacial masterpiece is part of the Jungfrau-Aletsch Protected Area, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2001. In this image by Rosmarie Wirz, we witness nature at its most enchanting. With no human presence to distract from its magnificence, we are left to marvel at the untouched splendor before us. The vibrant colors of Switzerland's Valais canton provide a stunning backdrop for this frozen spectacle. As daylight illuminates every crevice and curve of the glacier, we can almost feel ourselves standing amidst these towering mountains. Lush green grasses surround us while snow-capped peaks reach towards an endless sky. Rosmarie Wirz has skillfully captured not only a photograph but also a moment frozen in time—a testament to both her artistic talent and Mother Nature's grandeur. This print serves as a reminder that there is unparalleled beauty waiting to be discovered in our world if only we take a moment to appreciate it.

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