Ruchen, Mountain summit in Glarus, Switzerland.
Ruchen is a mountain summit in the Glarus Alps standing at 2,611 meters high. Its location defines the valley landscape, and its geology displays multiple rock layers documenting different geological periods.
The mountain formed through continental plate collisions that shaped the Swiss Alps and pushed together different rock zones. This process shaped the region millions of years ago.
Local shepherds use the lower slopes during summer months, maintaining traditional Alpine grazing practices and keeping their herds on the pastures.
The summit is reachable via marked routes, with the best climbing season between June and September when snow has melted. Experienced mountaineers should bring proper equipment and have basic Alpine climbing knowledge.
The rock layers contain fossils from sea creatures from when this area lay beneath an ancient ocean. These marine deposits provide visible evidence of the region's dramatic geological history today.
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