In the Engadine Valley, which belongs to Switzerland, is the National Swiss park... This reserve was founded in 1914 and occupied an area of 172.4 km 2. The park includes the territory covered by the Alps, the height of which, in this area, ranges from 1400 to 3174 meters above sea level.
The terrain of the Swiss National Park is quite diverse, because it includes forests, meadows, mountains, and water covers. Also, rich enough is animal world reserve. The local nature develops by itself, because human hands do not touch it. There are at least 650 different plants in this area. Among them, typical representatives of the protected area are alpine edelweiss, which people have collected in baskets for more than one century. This is a perennial herb with white top leaves, spreading on the mountain slopes from limestone. Alpine poppy can be seen high enough in the mountains, which strengthens the local loose soil with its roots. Tourists are very attracted by the plant, which grows up to 40 cm and has a yellowish-orange color. This is the local Artemisia Ragus, whose home is Mountain landscape in the east, near the Inn river.
Mountain forest cover, in this area, plays a very important role in nature, because it not only purifies the air of the park, but also protects the area from avalanches. The forest in this area is represented by such tree species as: pine, cedar, larch, and spruce.
The local alpine meadows are simply mesmerizing with a variety of blossoming flowers. It is impossible to count the varieties of these wild plants, including buttercups, edelweiss, gentian.
The highlands of the Swiss National Park are characterized by dry climatic conditions and poor soil. In this area, it is difficult to adapt to life for plants and animals, due to constant winds, soil erosion, as well as low air temperatures.
In the Swiss National Park, you can see animals with enough close range... Goats, deer, hares, marmots and many other four-legged animals are common here. The silence in the park is disturbed by the singing of birds, which are quite diverse on these lands.
Tourists who have visited a nature reserve in Switzerland are offered a walk along a specially designed hiking trail... But here it is strictly forbidden to make fires, put up tents, ride bicycles and generally leave any traces of your stay. For each offense, you will have to pay a fine.
A walk in the park will surely delight you with its virgin natural beauty, no matter what period you get here. But, nevertheless, the trip will be more exciting in the spring-summer season, when the local mountains are covered with carpets of wild flowers.
Switzerland is a small country by European standards, so it is not surprising that the national nature Park there is only one here. By the way, it is called that: Swiss national park... At the beginning of the 20th century, the territory of today's park was subjected to the so-called industrialization.
This term, translated into normal language, means total production natural resources... And after the latter were almost completely used, someone came up with an idea: "Shouldn't we create a national natural park here, all of this kind."
And since this idea absolutely did not contradict the democratic principles of building society, it fell on fertile soil and is still there. In any case, in 1914, economic activity was completely prohibited on its territory.
And after some time, the creation of a national park was announced. And the reason for the creation of the park was announced: the need to study the ability of nature to restore.
The park is located in the Engadine Valley and its total area is 172.4 square kilometers. Moreover, all of it is located within heights from 1400 meters above sea level to 3174 meters.
Its second name is: Engodin Park, due to the fact that it occupies the southern slopes of the valley of the same name. This park became the first alpine reserve in Europe, created in a place actively developed by man.
What to see.
Since human economic activity in the park is prohibited in any field of activity, this fact has a very favorable effect on the fauna of the park. Anyway, not everyone nature reserve today will be able to boast of the presence of more than 60 species of mammals.
Among the latter, there are such rare today species as the alpine ibex, chamois, alpine marten, lynx, brown bear and a considerable number of others, among which there is even an endemic alpine newt.
It is clear that such types of illegal fishing as poaching are unacceptable here. Moreover, there are many prohibitions in the park, which are not very easy to explain by Slavic logic.
In particular, it is forbidden to ride a bicycle, make loud noises and spend the night in tents in the park. Moreover, the fines here are issued not by the human traffic police, but by the strict and incorruptible park security service.
But the most important asset in the park is 21 walking route... Their total length is 80 kilometers and they fully represent the opportunity to admire the beauty of these places and see the local inhabitants in their natural conditions.
It is also interesting that the entrance to the park is absolutely free, which is quite a rare phenomenon for Switzerland. In addition, there are 9 parking lots along its perimeter, which are also free and have their own routes.
The park is open from June to October, so everyone who wants to hurry up, otherwise the protracted economic crisis can make its not very good amendments to such a safe and cheap location.
The most interesting thing is that opposite the southern slopes of the Engadine Valley are northern slopes... So on these slopes there is also a nature reserve, created in 2006. Its name is Ela Regional Park.
It covers the territory of the local mountain range between the peaks El and Kesh. Its area is 600 square kilometers and here human economic activity is allowed on a limited scale.
Its last feature, in particular, allows you to ride on the Rhaetische Bahn railway, which is included in the UNESCO lists. Its length is 63 kilometers. It would seem that it is, if not for 55 bridges and 39 tunnels, which are also included in the route.
And actually there is nothing to say about the views of the Engadin mountains, because it is a must see. In addition, there is ski resorts, on which the fashion to ski from year to year does not pass.
There is also another popular Jura Natural Park in Switzerland. Apparently, it was named after the first cosmonaut on Earth. It's along the coast Lake Geneva from Le Santier to Nyon. The Jura Mountains and one of the most beautiful valleys in Switzerland, the Zhu Valley, are considered the pearls of the park.
Despite the rather populated area, there is a very rich world of flora and fauna. And in Lake Zhu there are over 50 species of fish. As elsewhere in Switzerland, there is an excellent network of hiking and ski trails. Their total length is 523 kilometers.
And the local catering sphere will add color in the form of restaurants and cafes. Is there and cycling routes, which enjoy increased attention among fans of two-wheeled cars with a foot drive. Search for cheap hotels.
How to get there.
The best option active rest in the Engadin National Park, there will be a stop in St. Moritz. This area has a very developed infrastructure and anyone who suffers from natural spectacles will feel comfortable here.
The main mode of transport for arriving at the St. Moritz resort is Railway... The most convenient train is from Zurich, which runs every hour to Chur. In the latter, a transfer is made to St. Moritz. From Kura, trains run once an hour, starting at 13.58 and ending at 17.58.
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