Jungfrau and the Aletsch in 3D

Jungfraujoch · 3,466 m

Bernese Alps, Switzerland

The Jungfraujoch is a snow saddle at 3,466 m between the Jungfrau and the Mönch, on the watershed between the Rhine and the Rhône. From here the Aletsch, the longest glacier in the Alps, runs about 20 km south; it has pulled back by about 3 km since 1870. The Jungfrau itself was first climbed in 1811 by the Meyer brothers of Aarau with two chamois hunters.

Where: Bernese Alps, Switzerland
The Jungfrau: 4,158 m, first climbed on 3 August 1811
Jungfraujoch: 3,466 m, between the Jungfrau and the Mönch
Aletsch glacier: About 20 km long; about 3 km shorter than in 1870
UNESCO World Heritage: 2001

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The Jungfrau · 4,158 m
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First climbed on 3 August 1811 by the brothers Johann Rudolf and Hieronymus Meyer of Aarau with two chamois hunters.
Jungfraujoch · 3,466 m
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The snow saddle between the Jungfrau and the Mönch, on the watershed between the Rhine and the Rhône.
The Aletsch glacier
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The longest glacier in the Alps, about 20 km from here to its tongue. It has pulled back by about 3 km since 1870.

How to visit Jungfrau and the Aletsch

The Jungfraujoch is reached by mountain railway from the valleys below Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen. The Aletsch area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the high altitude affects some visitors.

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Jungfrau and the Aletsch: questions and answers

How high is the Jungfraujoch?

3,466 m, a snow saddle between the Jungfrau (4,158 m) and the Mönch.

How long is the Aletsch glacier?

About 20 km, the longest glacier in the Alps. It is about 3 km shorter than it was in 1870.

Can I walk around Jungfrau and the Aletsch in 3D?

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Can I walk Jungfrau and the Aletsch in VR?

Yes, on a Meta Quest or another WebXR headset: open this page in the headset's browser, start the 3D walk, then choose View in VR. The left stick walks, the right stick turns and the trigger opens the fact cards.