Melting permafrost threatens mountain regions. What can be done? The Mutthorn Hut, located between Kandersteg and Lauterbrunnen in canton Bern, is one of 60 mountain huts affected by thawing permafrost. Sac-Cas Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Close Share From unstable slopes to rock falls, the thawing of the layer of frozen rock known as permafrost will have many consequences for mountain regions, including the Swiss Alps. Swiss scientists are leading global efforts to understand the problem and try to find solutions. 10 minutes...