Fuchsegg, Military fortress in Uri, Switzerland
Fuchsegg is an artillery fortress located at 1,990 meters (6,530 feet) elevation along the Furka Pass road in the Uri Alps. The installation features reinforced gun turrets and underground chambers carved into the mountainside to defend the mountain pass.
Construction began in September 1941 as part of Switzerland's defensive strategy during World War II. Work continued until autumn 1945, making it one of the last major fortifications built during that conflict.
The fortress shows Swiss military building practices of the 1940s, with features designed for both defense and long-term occupation. You can see how the layout reflects the thinking of wartime engineers about protection and practicality.
The site is only easily accessible during warmer months because of its high altitude and remote mountain location. Sturdy footwear and weatherproof clothing are essential, as conditions can change quickly at this elevation.
The fortress was connected to the village of Realp by a special cable car system built specifically to transport personnel and supplies up the mountainside. This cable system was engineered to overcome the extreme isolation of the installation.
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