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Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch.

Park Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that spans 82,400 hectares, showcasing the most glaciated areas of the Swiss Alps and home to the Aletsch Glacier, the largest in Eurasia. This remarkable region features dramatic geomorphological formations like U-shaped valleys and horn peaks, shaped by significant glacial activity. It hosts diverse ecosystems, with over 900 species thriving in minimal human-disturbed environments, illustrating the impact of climate change on plant succession. Aside from its geological and ecological significance, the breathtaking landscape has greatly influenced European art, literature, and mountaineering, establishing it as both a natural and cultural treasure.

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Bahnhofstrasse 9a, 3904 Naters, 3984 Fieschertal, Switzerland
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46.322°N · 7.985°E
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