Parc Adula, Protected natural area in Grisons and Ticino, Switzerland
Parc Adula is a protected natural area spanning across Grisons and Ticino with alpine meadows, forests, and rocky mountain peaks. The landscape changes dramatically as elevation increases, moving from wooded valleys to open alpine terrain and high rocky summits.
The protected area was formally created in 2008 as part of Switzerland's effort to safeguard native species and alpine landscapes. This designation represented a major commitment to conservation in the high mountains.
The park sits where German, Italian, Romansh, and Walser German-speaking communities meet, creating a diverse cultural landscape across the valleys and settlements. These different traditions remain visible in the villages and how locals engage with the land around them.
The area can be accessed through multiple entry points spread across different municipalities in both regions. Visitor centers provide guidance on trails and conditions throughout the territory.
The park holds one of Switzerland's largest unaltered natural spaces with geological formations and rock structures found nowhere else in the region. These distinctive features developed over millions of years of Alpine mountain building.
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