Planetenweg Uetliberg-Felsenegg, Planet trail on Uetliberg mountain, Switzerland
The Planetenweg Uetliberg-Felsenegg is a walking route connecting two mountain summits near Zurich with information panels about planets and the solar system. Labeled stations are positioned along the path to show how the solar system is organized and structured.
The route was created as an educational project to make astronomical distances understandable for walkers. Its design uses a scaling system that relates the distance walked to actual distances between celestial objects.
Swiss engineers constructed this educational path to help visitors understand the scale of the solar system while experiencing mountain landscapes.
The trail is clearly marked and accessible from various starting points, with the total distance varying depending on which route you choose. Sturdy footwear and awareness of changing mountain weather conditions are advisable.
Each planetary station along the path maintains precise mathematical proportions, representing the actual distances between celestial bodies in our solar system.
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