Swiss Alps

Swiss Alps

Crossing the Swiss Alps through different tunnels

Location: 

San Bernardinotunnel, 7438 Mesocco, Switzerland

Duration: 

Monday, January 25, 2016

Journey: 

personal highlights

  1. Swiss Alps: greatest barrier on the european north-south axis
  2. Gotthard: one of the longest tunnels in the world (nearly 20 km)
  3. San Bernardino: yet another pass as well as tunnel through the Alps
  4. Wilhelm Tell: national hero waiting on the south side of the Alps
  5. Pass roads: unfortunately mostly closed in winter months

image sources

  1. Wilhelm Tell
  2. San Bernardino
  3. Mesocco Castle
  4. Val Mesolcina
  5. Random snow

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