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The largest lakes of Switzerland
Switzerland - the land of lakes - more than only mountains!
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Copyright: Montreux-Vevey Tourismus |
Probably most people associate Switzerland spontaneously with the
unique mountain landscape of the Swiss Alps, with sounding mountain
names such as Matterhorn, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. That this
country - mainly due to the glaciation during the glacial periods -
also has ca. 1500 lakes is mostly realised only at second sight.
The majority of these lakes are though smaller mountain lakes, but
there are also some larger ones, which enjoy an extremely great
popularity as excursion and holiday destination.
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The scenic contrast between the mountains and water are very
appealing and inspiring to many recreation seekers and the excellent
water quality of the lakes is very appreciated by water sportsmen.
Some of the mountain lakes even have pleasant bathing temperatures.
Also cyclists can explore the beautiful lakeland area of Switzerland
along interesting routes. Switzerland’s Route No. 9 carries the name
“Lakes Route” (route des lacs) and runs over a length of about 500
km von Montreaux at Lake Geneva over Thun, Lucerne, Zug and Sargans
through to Rorschach at Lake Constance. The route leads, like its
name already implies, along many beautiful lakes, as for example the
Lake Thun, Lake Brienz, Lake Lucerne and Lake Walen.
Switzerland, the land of lakes - water sports, hiking and cycling
amidst a wonderful landscape!
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