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Urseren valley

valley, Switzerland
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The Urseren valley is a narrow valley situated in the central Alps of Switzerland, between the Gotthard and Aare massifs. It is part of the canton of Uri and is traversed by the Reuss River. This valley is a significant geographical feature, forming the narrowest portion of the trough separating the northern and southern Swiss Alps.12

The region is characterized by its steep terrain, with forests and glaciers covering a significant portion of its unproductive area. The highest summit in Uri, the Dammastock, is located north of the Furka Pass. The Urseren valley is historically important as a passage through the Alps, with the St. Gotthard route being a crucial north-south passage in Europe.21

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  1. Switzerland - Relief and drainage
  2. Uri
  3. Bernese Alps

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