Amselflue, Mountain summit in Grisons, Switzerland
Amselflue is a mountain summit in the Plessur Alps with two distinct peaks at 2,781 meters and 2,768 meters on the eastern side. The two heights create a recognizable ridge when viewed from surrounding valleys and settlements.
The mountain served as a natural boundary between different Alpine communities from medieval times forward, shaping local settlement patterns and trade paths. This border role influenced which villages developed on each slope over many centuries.
Local shepherds maintain traditional grazing practices on the lower slopes of Amselflue during summer months, continuing centuries-old agricultural customs.
Multiple hiking routes reach the summit from nearby valleys, with experienced hikers needing roughly four hours under normal conditions. The climbing season works best when snow has melted from the paths, making the routes safer and easier to follow.
The rock formations contain rare minerals that formed during the creation of the Alps, providing evidence of how the earth's crust moved and shifted. This geological character makes the mountain notable to anyone curious about mountain building and the movement of continents.
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