Aletsch Forest Nature Reserve

Aletsch Forest Nature Reserve

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Aletsch Forest Nature Reserve

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Naturschutzgebiet Aletschwald

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Location: Riederalp, Östlich Raron, Östlich Raron, Valais, Switzerland

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October 16, 2022

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Here in the stone pine larch forest there are trees that are up to 900 years old. The Aletsch Forest is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Wichtelmudder

September 2, 2024

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The forest is very rustic and definitely worth seeing and experiencing. Here we also had the chance to observe several nutcrackers.

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Walliser Schwarznasenschaf

January 21, 2025

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Massa Suspension Bridge – Aletsch Forest loop from Östlich Raron

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Villa Cassel Guesthouse – Aletsch Forest Nature Reserve loop from Riederalp

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