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Khumbu Glacier
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Tips
Familie Fuchs
August 1, 2017
Hiking
The ice masses of Khumbu Glacier are huge. Overall, it extends over 18 kilometers, from an altitude of 8,000 m down to 4,900 m and is just under a kilometer wide. And yet: a few years ago, it was much more massive. One can only hope that he does not defrost further.
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Wanderschnecke
January 30, 2020
Hiking
A must view, so much fantastic scenery to see, what ever direction you look it is all majestic. The magnificent view of the world's highest glacier gonna take your breadth away.
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Best routes near Khumbu Glacier
5.0
(1)
83
hikers
6.33km
02:13
330m
330m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Moderate
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Distance 1.35 km
Uphill 60 m
Downhill 0 m
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