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Shoumatoff, Nicholas and Nina. (2001). The Alps: Europe's Mountain Heart. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press. ISBN 978-0-472-11111-4

Main article: List of valleys of the Alps The St. Bartholomew's chapel on the Königssee in Bavaria is a popular tourist destination. [63]Kalla-Bishop, P. M. (1971). Italian Railways. Newton Abbott, Devon, England: David & Charles. pp.41–42. ISBN 0-7153-5168-0. See also: Albion §Etymology An "Alp" refers to a high elevation pasture frequented only in summer. It often includes several huts and small places of worship (here the Alpe Bardughè in Ticino). Many people hike from “ Grindelwald First” to Bachalpsee. This hike is beautiful, but only a few know that another pearl awaits you on the other side in direction to the Grosse Scheidegg. Passing cows, green meadows and a permanent panorama over the Swiss Alps and their glaciers, you hike from Grindelwald First to Grosse Scheidegg in around 2 hours. You can return to Grindelwald by bus. Conclusion The areas that are not arid and receive high precipitation experience periodic flooding from rapid snowmelt and runoff. [69] The mean precipitation in the Alps ranges from a low of 2,600mm (100in) per year to 3,600mm (140in) per year, with the higher levels occurring at high altitudes. At altitudes between 1,000 and 3,000m (3,300 and 9,800ft), snowfall begins in November and accumulates through to April or May when the melt begins. Snow lines vary from 2,400 to 3,000m (7,900 to 9,800ft), above which the snow is permanent and the temperatures hover around the freezing point even during July and August. High-water levels in streams and rivers peak in June and July when the snow is still melting at the higher altitudes. [75] Official Timetable" (in English, German, French, Italian, and Romansh). Bern: Swiss Federal Office for Transport. Archived from the original on June 27, 2022 . Retrieved May 11, 2016.

The variances in nomenclature in the region spanned by the Alps make classification of the mountains and subregions difficult, but a general classification is that of the Eastern Alps and Western Alps with the divide between the two occurring in eastern Switzerland according to geologist Stefan Schmid, [11] near the Splügen Pass. Main article: Skiing in Australia Skiing, Mt. Kosciusko, Australia, c. 1925, by Albert James Perier Perisher, New South Wales, is Australia's largest ski resort. Alpine Convention - the Convention - the Alpine Convention in a nutshell - the Alps - Home". Archived from the original on September 25, 2018 . Retrieved March 9, 2019. The following table [11] gives the surface area above 2000 m and 3000 m and the respective percentage on the total area of each canton whose high point is above 2000 metres. Tourism in the Swiss Alps began with the first ascents of the main peaks of the Alps ( Jungfrau in 1811, Piz Bernina in 1850, Monte Rosa in 1855, Matterhorn in 1856, Dom in 1858, Weisshorn in 1861) mostly by British mountain climbers accompanied by the local guides. The construction of facilities for tourists started in the mid-nineteenth century with the building of hotels and mountain huts (creation of the Swiss Alpine Club in 1863) and the opening of mountain train lines ( Rigi in 1873, Pilatus in 1889, Gornergrat in 1898). The Jungfraubahn opened in 1912; it leads to the highest railway station in Europe, the Jungfraujoch.The Australian Alps are important for conservation, recreation, and as a water drainage basin, with much of the range's eastern slopes having its runoff diverted artificially into the Murray River and its tributary the Murrumbidgee River through the civil engineering project of the Snowy Mountains Scheme. In this ultimate “Swiss Alps” guide you will learn everything about nature, the best hikes & train journeys and some of the most beautiful places in the mountains of Switzerland. The population of the region is 14million spread across eight countries. [6] On the rim of the mountains, on the plateaus, and on the plains the economy consists of manufacturing and service jobs whereas in the higher altitudes and the mountains farming is still essential to the economy. [152] Farming and forestry continue to be mainstays of Alpine culture, industries that provide for export to the cities and maintain the mountain ecology. [153] Allaby, Michael et al. The Encyclopedia of Earth. (2008). Berkeley: University of California Press. ISBN 978-0-520-25471-8 Davos is one of the largest settlements in the Alps of Switzerland and is known for the World Economic Forum Davos (WEF Davos), which is usually held in Davos every year. Besides the super wellness hotels, the destination has one of the most unique and diverse landscapes in our country. From green and light blue lakes to great views over the mountains, waterfalls or traditional Walser villages, there is so much to discover here.

Fall 1932, Adolf Hitler commissioned the first of a series of refurbishments, which eventually turned a mountain cottage, later named Berghof, into a fortified citadel. This domestic, but representative, fortification had two small bedrooms, and a full bathroom, planned by the Munich architect and NSDAP member Josef Neumaier. Guests, such as Rudolf Hess, stayed over, sleeping in tents or over the garage. [147] The Alps are split into five climatic zones, each with different vegetation. The climate, plant life, and animal life vary among the different sections or zones of the mountains. The lowest zone is the colline zone, which exists between 500 and 1,000m (1,600 and 3,300ft), depending on the location. The montane zone extends from 800 to 1,700m (2,600 to 5,600ft), followed by the sub-Alpine zone from 1,600 to 2,400m (5,200 to 7,900ft). The Alpine zone, extending from tree line to the snow line, is followed by the glacial zone, which covers the glaciated areas of the mountain. Climatic conditions show variances within the same zones; for example, weather conditions at the head of a mountain valley, extending directly from the peaks, are colder and more severe than those at the mouth of a valley which tend to be less severe and receive less snowfall. [76] Climate change Shrinkage of snow cover duration, starting ~end of the 19th century [77]Environment Australia. Revision of the Interim Biogeographic Regionalisation for Australia (IBRA) and Development of Version 5.1 - Summary Report (Report). Department of the Environment and Water Resources, Australian Government. Archived from the original on 5 September 2006 . Retrieved 31 January 2007. The Australian Alps have been classified by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area. The range's montane forests and woodlands support large breeding populations of flame robins and pilotbirds. [6] Insects [ edit ] Zampieri, Matteo; Scoccimarro, Enrico; Gualdi, Silvio; Navarra, Antonio (January 15, 2015). "Observed shift towards earlier spring discharge in the main Alpine rivers". Science of the Total Environment. Towards a better understanding of the links between stressors, hazard assessment and ecosystem services under water scarcity. 503–504: 222–232. Bibcode: 2015ScTEn.503..222Z. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2014.06.036. hdl: 2122/9055. PMID 25005239. During the Napoleonic Wars in the late 18th century and early 19th century, Napoleon annexed territory formerly controlled by the House of Habsburg, and the House of Savoy. In 1798, the Helvetic Republic was established, two years later an army across the Great St Bernard Pass. [121] In 1799 the Russian imperial military engaged the revolutionary French army in the Alps, this episode has been recorded as significant achievement in mountain warfare. [122] In October 1799 the troops commanded by Alexander Suvorov were surrounded in the Alps by much larger French troops. The Russian troops broke out, mauled the French troops, and retreated through the Panix Pass. [123] Maurus Servius Honoratus. "Book 10, line 13". In Georgius Thilo (ed.). Servii Grammatici qui feruntur in Vergilii carmina commentarii (in Latin).

Eventhough the hike up the “ Grosser Mythen” near “ Lucerne” is very demanding, an incredible reward awaits you. Views over Lake Lucerne, Lake Lauerz and a 360-degree panorama of the Swiss Alps awaits you. Furthermore, the Grosser Mythen hike at sunrise is particularly exciting. You can find out more here. 5 Lakes Hike Pizol Gstaad is also a place for the rich. Insiders say that chalets worth over CHF 40 million have been built here. But the place is much more than that. Besides the great wellness hotels, there is also beautiful and traditional nature, which I really appreciate. Although Gstaad is part of the Swiss Pre-Alps, it is only a 20-minute drive to the valley station of the Glacier 3000. Davos Switzerland Several species of moths live in the Alps, some of which are believed to have evolved in the same habitat up to 120million years ago, long before the Alps were created. Blue butterflies can commonly be seen drinking from the snowmelt; some species of blues fly as high as 1,800m (5,900ft). [101] The butterflies tend to be large, such as those from the swallowtail Parnassius family, with a habitat that ranges to 1,800m (5,900ft). Twelve species of beetles have habitats up to the snow line; the most beautiful and formerly collected for its colours but now protected is Rosalia alpina. [102] Spiders, such as the large wolf spider, live above the snow line and can be seen as high as 400m (1,300ft). Scorpions can be found in the Italian Alps. [100] The Alpine region has a strong cultural identity. The traditional culture of farming, cheesemaking, and woodworking still exists in Alpine villages, although the tourist industry began to grow early in the 20th century and expanded greatly after World War II to become the dominant industry by the end of the century. All map types that you can enable here: Alps Colour Base Map, Greyscale Base Map,  , Alps Last 1-7 days snow, last 1-3 days snow, Next 1-3 days snow, Alps Next 4-6 days snow, Next 6-9 days snow, Next 9-12 days snow, Alps  , Snow, Wind, Alps Temperature, Cloud Cover,  , Alps Snow Depths at Top Stations, Snow Depths at all Resort Elevations, Fresh Snow Depths in Resorts, Alps Snow Depths at Resorts above 1500m, Snow Depths at Resorts below 1500m, Temperature at 9am today (or yesterday), Alps Days since last snow.

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The limestone Dolomites in Italy are half as high as Mont Blanc and were created as Africa’s collision with Europe pushed together an ancient tropical seafloor with the ancient skeletons of marine organisms into the sky. Glacier Express, also called the world’s slowest express train, runs from Zermatt Switzerland to St. Moritz. Gastronomy is a central part of the Glacier Express, treating you with gourmet menus on an incredible journey. The Glacier Express travels over 291 bridges and passes through 91 tunnels, with the journey taking around 8 hours. Thanks to the huge windows, you can take great photos and enjoy a great day on the train through the Swiss Alps. Several glaciers are located in the Alps, the longest of which is the aletsch Glacier in the Bernese Alps. They may be found in all of the higher groups of mountains from the Dauphiné Alps in France to the Hohe Tauern in central Austria, and the main ascent routes on many of the highest mountains pass over glaciers. Switzerland has one of the best public transportation networks. The Alps of Switzerland are also well served by train, bus and cable cars. I would like to show you three “Swiss train journeys” that are truly breathtaking and very worthwhile. Bernina Express The Alpine region of Switzerland, conventionally referred to as the Swiss Alps, [1] represents a major natural feature of the country and is, along with the Swiss Plateau and the Swiss portion of the Jura Mountains, one of its three main physiographic regions. The Swiss Alps extend over both the Western Alps and the Eastern Alps, encompassing an area sometimes called Central Alps. [2] While the northern ranges from the Bernese Alps to the Appenzell Alps are entirely in Switzerland, the southern ranges from the Mont Blanc massif to the Bernina massif are shared with other countries such as France, Italy, Austria and Liechtenstein.