Top Things to do in The Alps
The 10 Best Geologic Formations in The Alps, The Alps
Discover the best top things to do in The Alps, The Alps including Bernina Pass, Das Gschlosstal, Morteratsch Glacier, Troegerner Klamm, Naturdenkmal Seisenbergklamm, Glasenbachklamm, Kanisfluh, Marmites des Geants, Lammerklamm, Garnitzenklamm.
Restaurants in The Alps
1. Bernina Pass
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 309 reviews
Reviewed By CathyAquilla - Budleigh Salterton, United Kingdom
Despite the day being a bit grey and damp, we boarded the Bernina Express in Chur and were soon passing through beautiful mountain scenery. The journey was very interesting and the views stunning until we got to Alp Grum when the clouds descended and the views were minimal due to the weather. Having said that, we met a young couple from Honduras, Central America, who had not seen snow before, and at Alp Grum the train halted so that we could go into the snow on the platform - snowballs were gently hurled, and we gazed into the gloom to try and see the mountains. The recorded travelogue which was obviously good when the weather was good (Summer and Autumn) said that we would see a beautiful turquoise lake into which a glacier poured - we had to imagine this! Really enjoyed this trip and preferred it to the Glacier Express.
2. Das Gschlosstal
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
3. Morteratsch Glacier
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5.0 based on 418 reviews
Reviewed By gstussi - Oslo, Norway
Lovely walk to the glacier, and along the path you have signs letting you know how the glacier has changed over the years. Highly recommend! The food in the restaurant by the train is very good aswell!
4. Troegerner Klamm
5. Naturdenkmal Seisenbergklamm
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4.5 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By Brt162
Good fun for a hour. They have COVID-19 messures and there is a one way route. The route is great with a good view to experience the ‘klamm’ and the storming water. The entree fee is low and there is a parking nearby.
6. Glasenbachklamm
7. Kanisfluh
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
8. Marmites des Geants
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4.5 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By saronic - Zurich, Switzerland
Quite a spectacular natural phenomenon are the 'Giant's cauldrons', the glacial potholes near Cavaglia at an altitude of a bit more than 1700m asl. From the railway station of the Rhätische Bahn it is an about 500m walk to get here, but most time will be spent at the 'Giardino dei Ghiacciai', the Glacier Garden, itself. There are several glacial potholes, formed, when most of the Poschiavo valley had been covered by the Palü glacier. Water, gravel and stones under the ice did mill these holes into the bedrock. On one of several information boards - Italian and German only - is explained, why this happened just here. In the 1990's a group of friends decided to free these holes from debris and water, so that the whole sculpture garden can be admired by visitors. The trail goes past many of these 'marmitte dei giganti' with protective railings and information on each numbered pothole about its depth, its diameter and its capacity. Some holes go to a depth of 14m with a capacity of up to 135 cubic meters. A visit of the Glacier Garden is free and possible between May and October. Just below it a new project gets opened with an additional trail through a canyon. The glacial potholes of Cavaglia must be one of the most special geological formations of this type, especially for the sheer number of holes close to each other. In Switzerland many will know the 'Gletschergarten' of Lucerne, but the same phenomenon can also be encountered at Zermatt and Maloja. Elsewhere such 'giant's kettles' are to be seen in Bavaria, Austria, Scandinavia, North America, northern South America (Venezuela, Colombia) and in South Africa (Blyde River).
9. Lammerklamm
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4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By michaeljensen88 - Troy, United States
The Lammerklamm Gorge is must see/do if you are an outdoors person. We had the pleasure of vacationing in Salzburg, Austria this year and made explicit plans to visit this site before we arrived. While the views and scenery are astounding be advised that the pathway (if you take the full hour pathway) is narrow along the gorge and involves lots of ups and down and so you MUST wear good gripping shoes or hiking boots - I also recommend hiking sticks if you have them as it will save your legs and back! The views up and down the gorge as you walk along are just amazing and to hear the rushing water is very soothing. We were there right when it opened so there were only a couple of other people so there was not a lot of ambient noise to drown out the sound of the water which made it even better. It was well worth the trip to visit this famous site and I highly recommend it to my fellow travelers who are visiting this region of Austria.
10. Garnitzenklamm
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4.5 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By varjur2016 - Budapest, Hungary
Amazing place to have a longer hiking. If you need some advanture it is a perfect place. The trip is 4,5 km long devided for 4 parts, with more then 500m elevation change. Takes about 3 hours one way over 9 bridges. You can turn back anytime if it gets difficult for you. Good shoes are highly recomended!
