Dr. Hanspeter Holzhauser leads hike from Riederfurka to Oberried; glacier history insights on the Great Aletsch Glacier

Dr. Hanspeter Holzhauser leads hike from Riederfurka to Oberried; glacier history insights on the Great Aletsch Glacier More information: Alternative date: September 12, in case of bad weather. Read more Holy Waters - Photos & Map How would you like to arrive? - Description - Date overview - Good to know The hike leads from Riederfurka through the Aletsch Forest, across the Knebel Bridge, and on to Oberried. Along the way, renowned glaciologist Dr. Hanspeter Holzhauser will share fascinating insights into the history of the Great Aletsch Glacier. He will explain how its location and extent have changed over the past millennia. As a proven expert on historic water conduits, he also demonstrates how glacial water was channeled all the way to Oberried. The group will be accompanied by our members Christoph Golob and Raimond Tscherrig. Upon arrival in Oberried, the municipality of Bitsch invites participants to join in a communal dinner. 15.00 | Arrival in Oberried Welcome address by Vice President Sandro Giglio, Bitsch Presentation: “The Fire in the Bitsch and Rieder Forests” by Edgar Kuonen, Bitsch Followed by | Group dinner Along the way, renowned glaciologist Dr. Hanspeter Holzhauser will share fascinating insights into the history of the Great Aletsch Glacier. He will explain how its location and extent have changed over the past millennia. As a proven expert on historic water conduits, he also demonstrates how glacial water was channeled all the way to Oberried. The group will be accompanied by our members Christoph Golob and Raimond Tscherrig. Upon arrival in Oberried, the municipality of Bitsch invites participants to join in a communal dinner. Program 09.00 | Meeting point: Restaurant Riederfurka15.00 | Arrival in Oberried Welcome address by Vice President Sandro Giglio, Bitsch Presentation: “The Fire in the Bitsch and Rieder Forests” by Edgar Kuonen, Bitsch Followed by | Group dinner Dates Good to know General information Registration required More information - Alternative date: September 12, in case of bad weather. Price info - Free of charge

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