Alps
Crystals and geology at Furkapass
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Private tours upon request
Level
T2
Price
CHF 190 per person (minimum 3 people)
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We will walk from the pass road towards the Albert Heim Hut. Our destination is the "Tiefen" glacier, which we will admire up close. On the way, we will hike through the approximately 300-million-year-old crystalline rocks of the Aar Massif. A journey from 300 million years ago to the present day with melting glaciers and mountain streams that have had a profound impact on todays landscape.
key points
Meeting point Realp railway station: 9.30 a.m. (travel by public transport, transport to Tiefenbach will be organised) or Meeting point Tiefenbach: 10.00 a.m.
End at Tiefenbach approx. 4.30 p.m. End at Realp station: 5 p.m.
Elevation difference: approx. +550m/-550m
Distance: approx. 10 km, Pure walking time: approx. 3.5 hours
key points
Meeting point Realp railway station: 9.30 a.m. (travel by public transport, transport to Tiefenbach will be organised) or Meeting point Tiefenbach: 10.00 a.m.
End at Tiefenbach approx. 4.30 p.m. End at Realp station: 5 p.m.
Elevation difference: approx. +550m/-550m
Distance: approx. 10 km, Pure walking time: approx. 3.5 hours
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Reviews
Geology of the Alps at the Furka Pass
I always thought that geology didn't interest me that much, but thanks to Natalie's explanations during the excursion to Furka, I realised that there is a fascinating story behind all those rocks.
Silvia, 65
Geology around Zermatt
I went on a trip to Zermatt with VögeliTours and loved it. Fascinating stories about the geology there. Natalie's enthusiasm for rocks is extremely contagious.
Lena, 39
