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Upper Engadin

region, Switzerland
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The Upper Engadin is the Swiss portion of the upper Inn River valley, located in the canton of Graubünden. This region is characterized by its high elevation, resulting in stark scenery with firs and larches, but rich Alpine flora. Its primary resources include hay meadows, pastures, and forests. The Upper Engadin became a fashionable destination in the 19th century, known for its mineral springs like those in Sankt Moritz, and developed into a center for "air cures" and winter sports. The area also hosts the Friedrich Nietzsche house in Sils-Maria and the village of Pontresina. The valley is geographically and administratively divided into Upper and Lower Engadin, with the Swiss National Park located in the eastern part of the broader Engadin region.12

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