07.09.2025: Observations of the Doldenhorn Glacier and the Spitz Stei landslide area
On 7 September 2025, we made the following observations from the Doldenhorn Glacier and the Spitze Stei landslide area:
Doldenhorn Glacier
Doldenhorn and Doldenhorn Glacier. Photo taken on 7 September 2025.
Impressive crevasse below Pt. 3432. Photo taken on 7 September 2025.
The crevasse has changed again since August 2024. In the snow-poor winter of 24/25, less snow was blown in at the top than in the previous winter. See also Comparative photos of the formation of the crevasse.
Collapse in the middle section of the Doldenhorn Glacier. Photo taken on 7 September 2025.
Two large crevasses have formed at the foot of the north face of the Doldenhorn. Photo taken on 7 September 2025.
The Galletgrat on the Doldenhorn. Photo taken on 7 September 2025.
Rutschungsgebiet Spitze Stei
Overview of the landslide area at Spitze Stei above Kandersteg. Photo taken on 7 September 2025.
Section of the upper part of the landslide area at Spitze Stei. Photo taken on 7 September 2025.
The terrain to the right of the yellow dots slopes downwards. The clearly visible valley-shaped incision to the right of the yellow dots is called Nackentälchen.
See also Repeat photos Spitze Stei.
See also Repeat photos Spitze Stei.
Debris cone below the landslide area at Spitze Stei. Photo taken on 7 September 2025.
A small part of Lake Oeschinen can be seen at the bottom right.
Published:
19.09.2025