Tiefen Glacier
The Tiefen Glacier is a 2.5 km long glacier situated in the Urner Alps in the canton of Uri in Switzerland. In 1973 it had an area of 3.16 km2.- Glacier with an elevation of around 2,910 metres (9,530 feet)
- …is also known as “Tiefengletscher”
- Description: glacier in Switzerland
Places of Interest
Highlights include Galenstock and Gross Bielenhorn.
Galenstock
The Galenstock is the fourth highest mountain in the Urner Alps in Switzerland.
Gross Bielenhorn
The Gross Bielenhorn is a mountain in the Urner Alps.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tiefenbach and Realp.
Tiefenbach
Tiefenbach is a hamlet, which is situated 3 km southeast of Tiefen Glacier.
Realp
Realp is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland. Realp is situated 6 km east of Tiefen Glacier.
Tiefen Glacier
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Latitude
46.61258° or 46° 36′ 45″ north
Longitude
8.43098° or 8° 25′ 52″ east
Open location code
8FRCJC7J+29
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In Other Languages
From German to Polish—“Tiefen Glacier” goes by many names.
- German: “Tiefengletscher”
- Norwegian Nynorsk: “Tiefenbreen”
- Norwegian Nynorsk: “Tiefengletscher”
- Polish: “Tiefengletscher”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Schweig and Belvédère.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Strahlengrätli and Obere Bielenlücke.
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